Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

later than; following

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

(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 A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

weaponry used by military or naval force

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

plural of “arsenal” — all the weapons and equipment that a country has

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

confined by bonds

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

the specified day of the month

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

an abstract part of something

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

past form of “exempt” — grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

brought together in one place

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

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 So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

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

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

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

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

the act of renovating and fitting out a ship

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

an amount of time

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

cause to become

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

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

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

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

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

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

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

term of address for a man

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

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From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Besides performing its peaceful duties, the Corporation was bound to render service at sea if required, but, in consideration of such liability, the Brethren and their subordinates were exempted from land service of every kind.

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

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

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

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

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

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Government records show that the Trinity Brethren exercised considerable powers, at an early period, in manning and outfitting the navy; that they reported on ships to be purchased, regulated the dimensions of those to be built, and determined the proper complement of sailors for each, as well as the armament and stores.

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

From this reading So closely, indeed, were the services related, that the first Master of the Corporation, under the charter, was Sir Thomas Spert, commander of the `Henry Grace-a-Dieu,' (our first man-of-war), and sometime Controller of the Navy.

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

From this reading The Corporation thus became, as it were, the civil branch of the English Maritime Service, with a naval element which it preserves to this day."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.

a late time of life

From this reading A good idea of the _relative_ antiquity of the Corporation may be gathered from the fact that about the year 1520--six years after the date of the first charter--the formation of the Admiralty and Navy Boards was begun, and "on the consequent establishment of dockyards and arsenals, the Deptford building-yard was confided to the direction of the Trinity House, together with the superintendence of all navy stores and provisions.