Chapter XV

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

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

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From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

without a doubt

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

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

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

separation into component parts

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

take in liquids

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

a friendly open trait of a talkative person

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

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

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

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

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

and nothing more

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

the force of workers available

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

not any; not one

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

and nothing more

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

above and across; more than

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

by chance

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

Identical; not different.

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

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

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

not often

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

in the near future

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

express in speech

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

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 The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading In Service messes they smiled the national smile at this effusiveness of foreigners, just as they would have smiled at the gesticulations of Frenchmen or the exceeding politeness of Japanese.

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

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

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

From this reading To them it seemed pompous and laughable to drink solemnly to War; they would as soon have been ceremonious concerning a Gunlayers’ Test.

browned over by exposure to heat

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

at the time that

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.

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

From this reading The tale that German officers toasted “The Day” produced in the British Navy sentiments altogether different from those with which it inspired British civilians.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TRAFALGAR AND THE RED LAMP Though assuredly not with fear, nor with any sense of impending dissolution, the officers and men of the _Pathshire_--and, perhaps, of the whole Navy--regarded war with Germany, in more than one respect, as they regarded death, and assumed that the same certitude existed in their shipmates’ minds; so that the end of peace was no more questioned than the end of life, but only the manner of that end and the hour of its coming.

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

From this reading Moreover, as from men’s ordinary speech speculation concerning the after-life is excluded, so these seamen did not speak, and seldom thought, of the time that would come when the war was over.