aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
apple-jack
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From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
commutedverbUS /kəˈmjuːtɪd/
past form of “commute” — exchange positions without a change in value
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
conformitynounUS /kənˈfɔːrməti/
correspondence in form or appearance
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
COTTONnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
deck-housenoun
a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
an opposing military force
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
in a free manner
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
the act of departing
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
grognounUS /ɡrɑːɡ/
rum cut with water
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
an established custom
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
liquorsnounUS /ˈlɪkərz/
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
the force of workers available
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
rationnounUS /ˈræʃən/
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
SCHOONERnounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He had settled the liquor question to his own satisfaction in the deck-house, returning the bottle to French.
transport commercially
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
a special situation
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The commander and his executive officer labored for the promotion of total abstinence among the officers and crew.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading More than the usual proportion of the men commuted their "grog ration" for money, through the influence of the principal officers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
at the time that
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Probably some, if not all, of the six men in the deck-house of the West Wind were in the habit of taking intoxicating liquors when they were ashore, and when it was served out on board of the ship in conformity with the rules and traditions of the navy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While the commander of the present expedition accepted the aid of the powerful ally, "apple-jack," in the service of his country, drinking freely appeared to him to be about the same thing as going over to the enemy; and he could not permit his men to turn traitors involuntarily, when he knew they would not do so of their own free will and accord.
