Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

true confidential information

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading So likewise were the first four officers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

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

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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 Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

in like or similar manner

From this reading So likewise were the first four officers.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the force of workers available

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

toward the outside

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

plural of “pension” — a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

continue talking

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dating back from the time of the first East India Company, the commanders were always sworn into the service.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Before being allowed to proceed to his duty on board, an officer had to sign a contract for performing the voyage, and a petition for his “private trade” outwards.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

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

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CONDITIONS OF SERVICE We have seen something of the lives of the officers and men in the Company’s ships at sea: we desire now to learn more of their conditions of employment—what was their uniform, what were their rates of pay, privileges, pensions according to their different ranks, the kind of accommodation for the passengers, the nature of their cargoes, and so on.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, we are to endeavour to fill in those details of the picture already roughly sketched.