used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day was as hot as the preceding one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
BlessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was as hot as the preceding one.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A large steamer lay at a little distance within the pier.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
set up or found
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
HerdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
Holyhead
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From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The day was as hot as the preceding one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large steamer lay at a little distance within the pier.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A large steamer lay at a little distance within the pier.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large steamer lay at a little distance within the pier.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day was as hot as the preceding one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The day was as hot as the preceding one.
in the near future
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
Reapers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A large steamer lay at a little distance within the pier.
SwinenounUS /swaɪn/
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
Toban
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From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
in the direction of
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was as hot as the preceding one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I walked slowly towards the west, and presently found myself upon a pier, or breakwater, at the mouth of the harbour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were fishing boats on both sides, the greater number on the outer side, which lies towards the hill of Holyhead.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The Pier—Irish Reapers—Wild Irish Face—Father Toban—The Herd of Swine—Latin Blessing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A large steamer lay at a little distance within the pier.
