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foreland
foreland
/ˈfɔːrlənd/
noun
Land forming the forward margin of something
(
foreland
)
land forming the forward margin of something
The castle sat atop a foreland, overlooking the vast expanses of the surrounding lands.
The castle sat atop a foreland, overlooking the vast expanses of the surrounding lands.
A natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
(
foreland
,
head
,
promontory
,
headland
)
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
The solitary headland jutted out into the turbulent sea, offering a dramatic backdrop to the coastal scenery.
The solitary headland jutted out into the turbulent sea, offering a dramatic backdrop to the coastal scenery.
posthouse
posthouse
/ˈpoʊstˌhaʊs/
noun
An inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders
(
post house
,
posthouse
)
an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders
looking glass
looking glass
/ˈlʊkɪŋ glæs/
noun
A mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror
(
glass
,
looking glass
)
a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror
Themis
Themis
/ˈθiːmɪs/
noun
(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology
(
Themis
)
(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology
Balancing the scales, Themis stood as the embodiment of justice.
Balancing the scales, Themis stood as the embodiment of justice.
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