Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

(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 And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

someone with a promising future

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

get or ask advice from

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

past form of “deviate” — turn aside; turn away from

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ----"Somewhat we will do.

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From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

move gently or carefully

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

set up or found

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

come to pass

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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

From this reading RICHARD III.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

and nothing more

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

immediately past

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

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

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

a human being

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

with low volume

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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From this reading RICHARD III.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

term of address for a man

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading ----"Somewhat we will do.

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

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

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

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ----"Somewhat we will do.

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

at the time that

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

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

From this reading And, look, when I am king, claim thou of me The earldom of Hereford, and all the moveables Whereof the king my brother was possessed."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ----"Somewhat we will do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.

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

From this reading As the two officers were perfectly familiar with each other's personal habits, neither deviated from his particular mode of indulging his ease; but the last comer quietly took his seat in a large chair, disposing of his person in a way to show he intended to consult his comfort, let what would happen.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Rear-Admiral Bluewater found Sir Gervaise Oakes pacing a large dressing-room, quarter-deck fashion, with as much zeal, as if just released from a long sitting, on official duty, in his own cabin.