used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
anew
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KINGSALA BY THE SEA.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
at any time
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kingsala lived for itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kingsala lived for itself.
KINGSALA
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From this reading KINGSALA BY THE SEA.
land-locked
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From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Kingsala lived for itself.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading KINGSALA BY THE SEA.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KINGSALA BY THE SEA.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If there was a town which was unlike any other town that was ever built, it was Kingsala by the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kingsala had a land-locked harbour and an outer harbour beyond that, and beyond that again the mighty Atlantic with its rolling waves; and nothing between it and America.
World'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It had in especial its World's End, a part of the town much respected by the poor folk.
