Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

(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 "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

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From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

deem to be

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

every day; without missing a day

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading DRYDEN.

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

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

at any time

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

apart from; not including

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

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From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

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

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

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

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

projecting inward

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

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

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

the force of workers available

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

not any; not one

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

something you have to do

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

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

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

an amount of time

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

pay back

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

transport commercially

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

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

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

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

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Although Admiral Bluewater devoted the minimum of time to sleep, he was not what the French term _matinal_.

at the time that

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

belonging to which person

From this reading This occurs daily, about the rising of the sun; and no officer, whose rank raises him above mingling with the duty, ever thinks, except on extraordinary occasions that may require his presence for other purposes, of intruding on its sacred mysteries.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."

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From this reading There is a period in the morning, on board of a ship of war,--that of washing decks,--which can best be compared to the discomfort of the American purification, yelep'd "a house-cleaning."

but in spite of that

From this reading "When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day."