Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The colours were run up and a gun fired.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

having lost your job

From this reading The colours were run up and a gun fired.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel

From this reading The foresail was loosed.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The colours were run up and a gun fired.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The foresail was loosed.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

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

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a brief written record

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The colours were run up and a gun fired.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

transport commercially

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

in the near future

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

up to a particular time

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading The colours were run up and a gun fired.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

showing sorrow

From this reading The "weeping Rachells and mournefull Niobes" were set packing ashore.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading The anchor was then weighed to a note of music.

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

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE CHOOSING OF WATCHES The petty tally--Food--Work--Punishments As soon as an ancient ship of war was fitted for the sea, with her guns on board, and mounted, her sails bent, her stores and powder in the hold, her water filled, her ballast trimmed, and the hands aboard, some "steep-tubs" were placed in the chains for the steeping of the salt provisions, "till the salt be out though not the saltness."