Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

(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 In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

aroused or activated

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

cause to be bored

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

restricting the scope or freedom of action

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

an old word for “before”

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

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

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

a single distinct event

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

defiance of authority

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

place or set apart

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

not any; not one

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

and nothing more

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

above and across; more than

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

participate in games or sport

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

only a very short time before

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

transport commercially

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

not in physical motion

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

widely or fully known

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

in or at the place that

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

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

From this reading In this way was I ‘passed,’ with twelve others, on board his Majesty’s frigate, _Téméraire_, a vessel which, in the sea-service, represented what a well-known regiment did on shore, and bore the reputation of being a ‘condemned ship’--this depreciating epithet having no relation to the qualities of the vessel herself, which was a singularly beautiful French model, but only to that of the crew and officers, it being the policy of the day to isolate the blackguards of both services, confining them to particular crafts and corps, making, as it were, a kind of _index expurgatorius_, where all the rascality was available at a moment’s notice.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would be neither agreeable to my reader nor myself, if I should dwell on this theme, nor linger on a description where cruelty, crime, heartless tyranny, and reckless insubordination made up all the elements.

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

From this reading A vessel that floated the seas only as a vast penitentiary--the ‘cats,’ the ‘yard-arm,’ and the ‘gangway,’ comprising its scheme of discipline--would scarcely be an agreeable subject.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Such a scene still dwells in my memory, every incident of it as clear and distinct as though it had occurred only yesterday.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To be awakened suddenly from a sound sleep, hurried half-dressed up a gangway, and, ere your faculties have acquired free play, be passed over a ship’s side, on a dark and stormy night, into a boat wildly tossed here and there, with spray showering over you, and a chorus of loud voices about you, is an event not easily forgotten.