Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Harbor"

A: Firstly, the house is close to the harbor. Then often in cities or towns directions may be given using either "up" or "down". Generally, it is referring to an area that is downhill or uphill. That would be the case here, as the harbor is obviously lower down than the rest of the city or town. But, in some cases locals may refer (by convention) to "up" and "down" even when it isn't uphill or downhill. In these cases it may be related to which direction is north or south, or it could relate to a subway system, an older area vs. newer area etc.

Here is a discussion of the use of uptown, downtown, and up and down in relation to geographic location.
https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2011/02/up-down.html

A: "Those who hold/maintain/harbor the second best attitude..."

Just like a real harbor holds ships, a person holds attitudes/beliefs etc.

A: this sounds like jargon from a specific field of study/work.

Can you give us more context?

A harbor is an enclosed area of water where boats/ships can be parked/docked, and is usually protected from strong winds, waves, and sometimes piracy.

In the past, though, some literal harbors were "safe" because they had different laws than other harbors, so pirates or slavers could dock there without punishment.

A: It can be a verb or a noun.

Noun: a place where boats and ships are kept

Verb: To hide or hold within

A: A location on the coast where boats are tied up. It is safe from the wind and waves.

A: he was arrested for harbouring a fugitive.

A: There were boats visible all over the harbor. (area where boats come to shore)

The state declared a safe harbor for immigrants. (area of protection)

He still harbors doubts about the new medication. (hold on to a feeling)

A: It's harbour in UK English.

I harboured my feelings
The boat harboured

A: In essence, nothing, one is just more poetic.
“To hold a candle/torch for s/o” is the more poetic version.
Most people wouldn’t use “harbor feelings for s/o” for the record, most people would say: “I still have feelings for s/o”

A: harbor = a safe body of water for ships to stay in
port = the buildings and structures around a harbor that ships use to load and unload

A: A quay is part of a harbour. A quay is the built up bank of a harbor or dock where ships can moor. 

A: A port is in a harbor. Port means there are things like docks and fuel. A harbor can be just open water.

A: There is no difference."harbor" is used in American English whereas "harbour" is used in British English

A: Unfortunately, we did not got a permit from the harbormaster. Our next trip is to Searsport. I will try to replace it there, if the Port Authority allows it.

A: As verb it means "keep" or "hold"

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A: When someone says they are "leaning toward" something, it means they are inclined or tending to prefer or choose that thing over other options.

A "harbor" is an area of water along the coast where ships and boats can find shelter from the open sea. If something "overlooks the harbor", it means that it has a view or vantage point from which you can see and look out over the harbor area. In this context, it suggests that Victoria Grill has a location or position that allows diners or visitors to see the harbor, observe the activities happening there, and enjoy the scenic view of the boats, water, and surrounding landscape.

A: Aha, got it, thank you*-*

A: × I’m going to introduce how did I visit the harbor.
✓ I’m going to share how my visit to the harbor went.

× The tickets cost 600 yen (5.7 dollars) for adults, but because I was student the fees were much cheaper.
✓ The tickets cost 600 yen (5.7 dollars) for adults, but because I was a student, the fees were much cheaper.

× Only needs 400 yen(3.8 dollars).
✓ Students only need to pay 400 yen (3.8 dollars).

× I thought there were many specimens of marine life in the museum, but I was wrong.
✓ I thought there would be many specimens of marine life in the museum, but I was wrong.

× There are many Kawasaki motorcycles from different years and the model of the ship which is shown on museum.
✓ There were many Kawasaki motorcycles and ship models from different years shown in the museum.

× If you are interested in motorcycle and the model of the ship, the marine museum is the great place for you to visit.
✓ If you are interested in motorcycles and model ships, the marine museum is a great place for you to visit.

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