used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
(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 "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading Of all evils that can befall a navy this is surely the worst.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
DependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
DIBDIN
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From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
endeavours
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From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Of all evils that can befall a navy this is surely the worst.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
highest in quality
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
Jervis
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From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
mutinousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading MUTINY.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Of all evils that can befall a navy this is surely the worst.
be obedient to
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
term of address for a man
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
St
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From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of all evils that can befall a navy this is surely the worst.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
Vincent
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From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is terrible to think and to remember that about this time our country was in the greatest danger of being conquered and lost through mutiny.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a mutinous spirit in the fleet of Sir John Jervis after the battle of St. Vincent, which the gallant knight used all his endeavours to quell.
which person or people
From this reading "To be a hero, stand or fall, Depends upon the man; Let all then in their duty stand, Each point of duty weigh, Remembering those can best command Who best know to obey."--DIBDIN.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Of all evils that can befall a navy this is surely the worst.
