Chapter VI · Chapter 6

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

(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 In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

a job in an organization

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

for a short time

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

in a hearty manner

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

move gently or carefully

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

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From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

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

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

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

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

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

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

(nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship)

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

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From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

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

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

not any; not one

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

force somebody to do something

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

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

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

the stern area of a ship's upper deck

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

with honesty

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

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From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

a male human offspring

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

in the near future

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

carry out

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

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

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

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

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

in the direction of

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

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

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

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

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.

at the time that

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

which person or people

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

belonging to which person

From this reading Pearce Ripley was then sent for, and the boatswain's son had no cause to complain of his reception by those whose messmate he was about to become.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They, with one exception, came forward and cordially shook him by the hand, and when he entered the berth they all seemed to vie who should pay him the most unobtrusive attention as forthwith to place him at his ease.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Pearce had gained the respect of his messmates; he soon won their regard by his readiness to oblige, his good temper, his evident determination not to give or take offence, and his general kind bearing towards all.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading So surely will true bravery and worth be rightly esteemed by the generous-hearted officers of the British Navy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the afternoon the young gentlemen, as all the members of the midshipmen's mess were called, were summoned on the quarterdeck, and briefly addressed by Mr Monckton, the first lieutenant.