Chapter XII

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

towards the shore from the water

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

plural of “beverage” — any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

articles of commerce

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

make a subtraction

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

past form of “ferment” — be in an agitated or excited state

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

rum cut with water

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

plural of “guava” — small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

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

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

conforming to dietary laws

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

for more time

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

engage in

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

not any; not one

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

in other respects or ways

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

go at a rack

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

-ing form of “rectify” — math: determine the length of

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

transport commercially

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

and nothing more

From this reading Rum is probably one of the easiest beverages to make, being, simply, fermented and distilled cane-sugar.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

by that means or because of that

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Occasionally pine-apples and guavas are thrown into the still, but in making this spirit on a large scale no attempts are made to add to its flavour and thereby deduct from the profits to be made on the commodity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

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

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

male cat

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

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

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

plural of “tot” — a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

obtained from conifers (especially pines)

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We now come to Rum, “superior old Jamaica pine-apple,” otherwise known as “sailors’ tea”—the spirit in question having from time immemorial been held in high esteem by mariners both afloat and ashore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading OTHER SPIRITS Old Jamaica pine-apple — “Tots” for Tommy Atkins — The grog tub aboard ship — _Omelette au rhum_ — Rum-and-milk — Ditto-and-ale — A maddening mixture — Rectifying gin — “The seasoning as does it” — Oil of turpentine and table-salt — A long thirst — A farthing’s worth of Old Tom — Roach-alum — Dirty gin — Gin and bitters — “Kosher” rum — An active and intelligent officer — Gambling propensities of the Israelites — The dice in the tumbler — Nomenclature at “The Olde Cheshyre Cheese” — “Rack” — “Cork.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is coloured with caramel, and the longer you keep it the better and, therefore, the more valuable, it becomes.