Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

later than; following

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

(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 Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

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

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

subject to appointment

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

confined by bonds

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

placed crosswise

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

complete or carry out

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

in a faithful manner

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

promote the growth of

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

educate for a future role or function

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

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From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading OUTWARD BOUND.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

an amount of time

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

transport commercially

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

coming after or following

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

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

From this reading Mr. Lowington read the merit roll, announcing the officers as he proceeded.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of them had been officers before, but all of them were higher in rank than at any former period.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.

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

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

which person or people

From this reading The occupants of the after cabin, who were appointed for the succeeding three months, during which time the ship crossed the Atlantic, and visited various European ports, were as follows:-- CHARLES GORDON, _Captain._ Joseph Haven, _First Lieutenant._ Paul Kendall, _Second "_ Samuel Goodwin, _Third "_ Augustus Pelham, _Fourth "_

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From this reading William Foster, _First Master._ Henry Martyn, _Second "_ Thomas Ellis, _Third "_ Joseph Leavitt, _Fourth "_ Joseph O. Rogers, _First Purser._ Edward Murray, _Second "_ George W. Terrill, _First Midshipman._ John Humphreys, _Second "_ Mark Robinson, _Third "_ Andrew Groom, _Fourth "_ The students mentioned in the list made the required promise to behave themselves like gentlemen, and faithfully discharge the duties of their several offices, and were duly installed in their new positions in the after cabin.