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Haven   /hˈeɪvən/   Listen
Haven

noun
1.
A shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary.  Synonym: oasis.
2.
A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.  Synonyms: harbor, harbour, seaport.



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"Haven" Quotes from Famous Books



... by the murder of King Manuel's father, Carlos I, and his older brother, Luis. After King Manuel had been exiled, England assumed toward Portugal a part very similar to that which England had assumed toward France after the fall of the second empire. It offered a haven of refuge for the exiled king and his relatives, but at the same time acknowledged the establishment of the Portuguese Republic and showed in various ways that it was in sympathy with the ...
— The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) - Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers • Various

... went to Delft Haven, fourteen miles from Leyden, and to the port Pastor Robinson, with most of their friends, accompanied them. One more night on land, then the long voyage and the uncertain future. There was little sleep that night; and again, with Bible words and Christian ...
— Ten Great Events in History • James Johonnot

... "Blue and white the first; crimson and silver the second. Haven't seen the green and gold yet, nor the yellow, nor purple. Suppose they're in the wardrobe. Rather early times, to be thus bedizened, or seems so to working folks—the Abbey clock went eight but a few minutes since. But quality is ...
— It Might Have Been - The Story of the Gunpowder Plot • Emily Sarah Holt

... "Poor little girl, you haven't had a chance to know very much about me," he said tenderly. "Well, I know a lot more about it than I did when I went away. Oh, the trees in France, dear! It's worse to think of the trees than ...
— I've Married Marjorie • Margaret Widdemer

... didn't! haven't I got it here?' And he drew forth a square-shaped packet and held it up before him. 'I never said that I sent it, nor I won't send it now: here's its present address,' added he, as he threw it on the fire and pressed it down with ...
— Lord Kilgobbin • Charles Lever


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