used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
(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 veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
of short duration or distance
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
Cato
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From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
fixturenounUS /ˈfɪkstʃər/
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
GriffithnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading On the right of the captain was placed Griffith, as next in authority; and opposite to him was seated the commander of the schooner.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
Sempronius
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From this reading “Sempronius, speak.”
senioritynounUS /siˈnjɔːrɪti/
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
without speaking
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
express in speech
From this reading “Sempronius, speak.”
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In taking their stations, however, a quiet but rigid observance was paid to the rights of seniority and rank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Cato._ The arrangements for the consultation were brief and simple.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The veteran commander of the frigate received his officers with punctilious respect; and pointing to the chairs that were placed around the table, which was a fixture in the centre of his cabin, he silently seated himself, and his example was followed by all without further ceremony.
