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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
applied
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From this reading This term Douvres, applied to rocks and cliffs, is very common.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
Bréhat
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From this reading The nearest point on the French coast to the Douvres is Cape Bréhat.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
called
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
Cape
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From this reading The nearest point on the French coast to the Douvres is Cape Bréhat.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
Channel
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
cliffs
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From this reading This term Douvres, applied to rocks and cliffs, is very common.
coast
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From this reading The nearest point on the French coast to the Douvres is Cape Bréhat.
common
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From this reading This term Douvres, applied to rocks and cliffs, is very common.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
annoying or confusing
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
constructed
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
Côtes
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
dangerous
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From this reading The spot is dangerous.
Douvre
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
DOUVRES
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
DRUNKEN
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
du
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
example
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
five
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
French
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From this reading The nearest point on the French coast to the Douvres is Cape Bréhat.
group
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
Guernsey
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
Islands
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
leagues
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
lighthouse
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
Malo
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
near
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
nearest
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From this reading The nearest point on the French coast to the Douvres is Cape Bréhat.
Nord
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
now
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
opposite
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
out
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
Pleinmont
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
reef
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
referred
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
rock
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From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
rocks
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
sea
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
SOBERadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by alcohol
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
south
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
spot
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From this reading The spot is dangerous.
St
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
STEERSMAN
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
term
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From this reading This term Douvres, applied to rocks and cliffs, is very common.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
there
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From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This term Douvres, applied to rocks and cliffs, is very common.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN I THE DOUVRES At about five leagues out, in the open sea, to the south of Guernsey, opposite Pleinmont Point, and between the Channel Islands and St. Malo, there is a group of rocks, called the Douvres.
very
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From this reading This term Douvres, applied to rocks and cliffs, is very common.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is, for example, near the _Côtes du Nord_, a Douvre, on which a lighthouse is now being constructed, a dangerous reef; but one which must not be confounded with the rock above referred to.
