used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
at or in or to any place
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
for the reason that
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
fearless and daring
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
set up or found
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The bay itself is no mean shelter when safely gained.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
headlands
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From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
Headlandshire
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From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading OUR HERO MAKES TWO PROMISES.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The bay itself is no mean shelter when safely gained.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading OUR HERO MAKES TWO PROMISES.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The bay itself is no mean shelter when safely gained.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
not any; not one
From this reading The bay itself is no mean shelter when safely gained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
on one occasion
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR HERO MAKES TWO PROMISES.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading OUR HERO MAKES TWO PROMISES.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The bay itself is no mean shelter when safely gained.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
that is looked for
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
not in physical motion
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading OUR HERO MAKES TWO PROMISES.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The story goes that once upon a time an English king, fleeing from his rebellious subjects by sea, sought shelter here and safety; and found them both.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
at the time that
From this reading The bay itself is no mean shelter when safely gained.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire--probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Not far from midway of this stretch of coast is an inlet of the sea, called Raven Bay; and from this bay there is still another inlet, narrow and dubious of entrance, but deep and broad within, called King’s Cove.
