Chapter X

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

later than; following

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

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

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

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From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

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

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

of great significance or value

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

conformity or harmony

From this reading KEEPING WATCH.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

engage in

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

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

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

used to form the superlative

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a human being

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

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

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

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

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

a smallest army unit

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

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

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

look attentively

From this reading KEEPING WATCH.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading The officers and midshipmen are generally divided into three watches—First, Second, and Third.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

in or at the place that

From this reading As the senior lieutenant does not keep watch, the officer next in rank takes the First, the junior lieutenant the Second, and the master the Third watch, in ships where there are not more than three lieutenants.

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

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

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

From this reading Under each of these chiefs there is placed a squad of midshipmen; the principal one of whom is mate of the watch, the next in seniority is stationed on the forecastle, and after him comes the poop mid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading With a few exceptions, every person on board a man-of-war keeps watch in his turn: and as this is one of the most important of the wheels which go to make up the curious clock-work of a ship’s discipline, it seems to deserve a word or two in passing.