used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
(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 This plan is followed in all men-of-war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
DIVISIONSnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This plan is followed in all men-of-war.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
how
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From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
and nothing more
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
larboardnoun
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
MAN-OF-WAR'S
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From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
the force of workers available
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
men-of-war
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From this reading This plan is followed in all men-of-war.
merchantmennounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəntmɪn/
plural of “merchantman” — a cargo ship
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
others
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From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This plan is followed in all men-of-war.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading But in all men-of-war, besides this division, there are others, rendered indispensable from the great number of men, and the necessity of precision and discipline.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This plan is followed in all men-of-war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Every one knows that in merchantmen the seamen are divided into watches—starboard and larboard—taking their turn at the ship’s duty by night.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A GLANCE AT THE PRINCIPAL DIVISIONS, INTO WHICH A MAN-OF-WAR’S CREW IS DIVIDED.
White-Jacket
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From this reading Having just designated the place where White-Jacket belonged, it must needs be related how White-Jacket came to belong there.
