Chapter III

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From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

in the past

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

(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 Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

(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 "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

an occurrence of something

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)

From this reading CHAUCER (_Man of Lawe's Tale_).

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From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

give a description of

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading FITTING OUT.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

a family of languages of the Fulani of West Africa and used as a lingua franca in the sub-Saharan regions from Senegal to Chad; the best known of the West African languages

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

engage or hire for work

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

ten 10s

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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From this reading CHAUCER (_Man of Lawe's Tale_).

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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 "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading CHAUCER (_Man of Lawe's Tale_).

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

not any; not one

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHAUCER (_Man of Lawe's Tale_).

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FITTING OUT.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

express in words

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

not often

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CHAUCER (_Man of Lawe's Tale_).

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From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

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

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

(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 The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Busy as this great naval depôt of England almost always is, it is seldom, in peace time, that so much interest is shown in the equipment of two small steam-vessels as was the case with regard to those that were then lying "all a taunto" in the steam basin of that extensive yard.

a late time of life

From this reading The above quaint lines, written five hundred years ago, well describe the scenes that were being enacted during the months of April and May, 1875, in Portsmouth Dockyard.

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From this reading "Vitailled was the shippe, it is no drede, Habundantly for hire a ful long space: And other necessaries that shuld nede She had ynow, heried be Godde's grace: For wind and weather, Almighty God purchace, And bring hire home, I can no better say But in the see she driveth forth hire way."