Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

(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 The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

plural of “chaplain” — a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

for the most part

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

your usual mood

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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 The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

engage in

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

something you have to do

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

gather, as of natural products

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

considered individually

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It is nearly always in the captain's power to make the Sunday a day of rest to the people committed to his charge.

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

precisely, exactly

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

transport commercially

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading SUNDAY ON BOARD A MAN-OF-WAR.--MUSTERING BY DIVISIONS.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

carry out

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

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

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."

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

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

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

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Sooner or later he is sure to reap the fruits of his conduct in this matter, and is made to feel, that, to command the respect or to win the regard of his crew, he must show them, on all ordinary occasions, that he is himself under the guidance of right principles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The precision with which these injunctions are attended to will depend chiefly on three things:--The personal disposition of the captain; the nature of the service upon which the ship is employed; and the state of the weather.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading The first article of war runs as follows:--"All commanders, captains, and officers, in or belonging to any of His Majesty's ships or vessels of war, shall cause the public worship of Almighty God, according to the Liturgy of the Church of England established by law, to be solemnly, orderly, and reverently performed in their respective ships; and shall take care that prayers and preaching, by the chaplains in holy orders of the respective ships, be performed diligently, and that the Lord's day be observed according to law."