114
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From this reading 114.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
anew
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
subject to appointment
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Julius Caesar, VI.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
dockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
to come or go into
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
the organ of sight
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
how
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From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
Julius
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From this reading Julius Caesar, VI.
and nothing more
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
LeafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
LotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
come together
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
on one occasion
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
Reefpoint
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From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
refittingverbUS /riˈfɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “refit” — fit out again
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
deliver by singing
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
Tailtackle
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From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Julius Caesar, VI.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
at the time that
From this reading One fine morning about this time, we had just anchored on our return from a cruise, when I received, as I was dressing, a letter from the secretary, desiring me instantly to wait on the Admiral, as I was promoted to the rank of commander, (how I did dance and sing, my eye!) and appointed to the Lotus--Leaf, of eighteen guns, then refitting at the dockyard, and under orders for England.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “And whether we shall meet again, I know not.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I accordingly, after calling and making my bow, proceeded to the dockyard to enter on my new command, and I was happy in being able to get Tailtackle and Reefpoint once more removed along with me.
