used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
Abbotsbury
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From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
antiquarians
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From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
antiquarynoun
an expert or collector of antiquities
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
ConjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
delveverbUS /delv/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
documentarynounUS /ˌdɑːkjəˈmentəri/
a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
at any time
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
the state of being honored
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
not any; not one
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
obviousnessnoun
the property of being easy to see and understand
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
on one occasion
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
by chance
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
personages
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From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
an educational institution
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
self-evidentadjective
evident without proof or argument
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
SWANAGE
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From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
Swanic
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From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
swannery
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From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
Swanseanoun
a port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
Swanwich
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From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
a special situation
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
unavailingly
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From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
except if; if not
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Conjectures that there was at that time a royal swannery here are based upon the known fondness of royal personages for preserving that bird, once thought a table delicacy, and upon the existence from ancient times of the famous Abbotsbury swannery, along this same coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a corruption of the Danish name of “Swanic,” or “Swanwich,” and there seems to be no reason to doubt—although there exists a school of antiquarians sceptical enough to doubt it—that the place was then, as its name indicates, a place of swans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He must needs disregard the self-evident, and delve deeply and unavailingly in attempts to prove that “things are not what they seem.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SWANAGE THE name of Swanage shares with that of Swansea, the honour of being, perhaps, the most poetic that any seaside resort ever owned.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your modern antiquary, disgusted at the childish legends once everywhere accepted as sober historical facts, rushes to the other extreme, and, although a thing be obvious, will not allow its obviousness, unless supported by documentary or other tangible evidence.
