used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMMISSIONING A SHIP.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
COMMISSIONINGnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/
the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
From this reading COMMISSIONING A SHIP.
carefully weighed
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
fitting-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
transport commercially
From this reading COMMISSIONING A SHIP.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
express in words
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This leads to the fitting-out; that is, getting in the masts, putting the rigging overhead, stowing the holds, and so on.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Most people are curious to know how, from a state of total inaction, or what is called "laid up in ordinary," a ship is brought forward into real service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next obvious point to be considered in the equipment of a ship is, the force she is to carry, which brings us to the very curious question of naval gunnery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have therefore thought it right to "begin with the beginning," and tell how a man-of-war is first commissioned.
