Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

later than; following

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

(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 The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

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From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the two together, not just one

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

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From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

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From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

apart from; not including

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

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From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

plural of “immunity” — the state of not being susceptible

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

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From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

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From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

absolutely essential

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

the work of a sailor

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

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From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

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From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

have in common

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

transport commercially

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the property of having a relatively small size

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading The tricks at the wheel were to be two hours in length.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The tricks at the wheel were to be two hours in length.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading But he was accustomed to this sacrifice of one of the immunities of his position; for on board of the Seahound, in which he had made a voyage of over a thousand miles, he had been captain, crew, cook, and steward.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The arrangement was precisely the same as on board of the Guardian-Mother, or any other ship at sea.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The tricks at the wheel were to be two hours in length.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MORRIS ON "THE RULE OF THE ROAD" On board of the Maud it had been issued as an order by Captain Scott after the matter had been fully talked over, that the watches should be four hours in length, except the dog-watches, which were to be half as long, both in the sailing and the engineer department.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The commander of the little steamer had all the dignity appertaining to the master of a vessel, but the smallness of the ship's company rendered it necessary that he should perform his full share of the work like an ordinary deck-hand.