used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
next to; at the side of
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
BlackwoodnounUS /ˈblækwʊd/
very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
dickeynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
DominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
something you have to do
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
go across or through
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
RelatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
that's
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From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord ... and his Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions."—_The Book of Common Prayer_.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
whereon
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From this reading Relating to ... the Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety, and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend."—_Articles of War_.
William
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From this reading William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London *PREFACE.* "I reckon that’s proper ’New Navy,’" said the coxswain of a duty cutter to the midshipman perched on the "dickey" seat beside him in the stern.
