used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
anew
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
CorknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
labours
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From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
O'Water
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From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arrival of his fleet in the harbour was hailed with joy.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
WATERFORDnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfərd/
a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry
From this reading SIEGE OF WATERFORD "Now for our Irish wars!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
a Caucasian
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Old John O'Water had returned to his civic labours, and had contrived to get himself chosen mayor for this year, that he might be of greater assistance to the White Rose in his enterprise.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Again the duke of York approached the rocky entrance of the Cove of Cork, again he passed through the narrow passage, which opening, displayed a lovely sheet of tranquil water, decked with islands.
