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 REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

later than; following

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

in a servile manner

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

greatly pleased

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

perceived or discerned

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

the act of giving

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

a quick look

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

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

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

roused to anger

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

make reference to

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

a brief written record

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

above and across; more than

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

having patronage or clients

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

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From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

continue talking

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

a careless leisurely gait

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

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From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

cut with a saw

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

transport commercially

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

and nothing more

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But first, I must mention that we saw little of the captain during our stay in the dock.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

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

From this reading Occasionally, however, he spent his nights on board; and mad, roystering nights they were, such as rare Ben Jonson would have delighted in.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading From the glimpse of a play-bill, which I detected peeping out of his pocket, I inferred that he patronized the theaters; and from the flush of his cheeks, that he patronized the fine old Port wine, for which Liverpool is famous.

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

From this reading Sometimes, cane in hand, he sauntered down of a pleasant morning from the _Arms Hotel_, I believe it was, where he boarded; and after lounging about the ship, giving orders to his Prime Minister and Grand Vizier, the chief mate, he would saunter back to his drawing-rooms.

a late time of life

From this reading REDBURN DEFERENTIALLY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE PROSPECTS OF SAILORS The ship remained in Prince’s Dock over six weeks; but as I do not mean to present a diary of my stay there, I shall here simply record the general tenor of the life led by our crew during that interval; and will then proceed to note down, at random, my own wanderings about town, and impressions of things as they are recalled to me now, after the lapse of so many years.