Chapter I

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL,' ETC.

(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 Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

in addition

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL,' ETC.

engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

possessive form of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL,' ETC.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

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

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

past form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

most important element

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL,' ETC.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

and nothing more

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

in other respects or ways

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL,' ETC.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL,' ETC.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was a rough dog from the north country, and in the course of half a century's fight in London he came out top-dog in his own line, and was more or less of a millionaire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

the act of using

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

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

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But the main point is that the owner of her was T. Tyser, and it matters very little whether she was built of heavier plating than the rules required, or whether she was cemented, or built under special survey, or what not.

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

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty If any one cares to look up the _Patriarch_ in Lloyd's List, it will be discovered that the line given to her reads thus:-- And all these hieroglyphics mean something to the initiated, of whom, as a matter of fact, there are more ashore than at sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For T. Tyser, otherwise Mr. Thomas Tyser, was not only the owner of the _Patriarch_, but also the owner of a dozen other vessels all beginning with a P. He was, moreover, the owner of a large block of land in the heart of Melbourne; he had several streets, of which the biggest was Tyser Street, S.E., in London, and his banking account was certainly of heavier metal than he had any personal use for.