Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

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

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

an opposing military force

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

the head of a state government

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

oriented toward home

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

engage in

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

above and across; more than

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

established irrevocably

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

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

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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

From this reading Similarly special signals were arranged so that when calling at St Helena the Governor of that island might be able to recognise the homeward-bound East Indiamen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This code was then sent sealed to the Secret Committee of the East India Company, and handed over to the latter’s commanding officers.

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

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

the act of using

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

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

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

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

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

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

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY THEY HAD IN THE COMPANY’S SERVICE In order that the East Indiamen might be able to make themselves known on the high seas to the British men-of-war, a special code of signals was accustomed to be arranged by the Admiralty for the former.

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

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

at the time that

From this reading Some time during the autumn, during these eighteenth-century wars when England always seemed to be engaged in hostilities, the custom was for the Admiralty to appoint a fresh code so that the naval and the Company’s ships might know each other.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

which person or people

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.

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

From this reading This was for use during war-time, so that the Company’s vessels on meeting with other craft might know at a distance whether these were the friends who would convoy them or the enemy who would assail them.