Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

in addition

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST, DINNER, AND SUPPER.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading BREAKFAST, DINNER, AND SUPPER.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

plural of “constitution” — law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading BREAKFAST, DINNER, AND SUPPER.

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From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

highest in quality

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

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

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

make worse or less effective

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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 Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

the middle of the day

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

according to the clock

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

out of fashion

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

a person of refined upbringing and manners

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

on the contrary

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

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

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

be seated

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

in a special manner

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading BREAKFAST, DINNER, AND SUPPER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading Not only is the dinner-table a criterion of rank on board a man-of-war, but also the dinner hour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.

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

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

during the time that

From this reading In a flag-ship, the Commodore generally dines about four or five o’clock; the Captain about three; the Lieutenants about two; while _the people_ (by which phrase the common seamen are specially designated in the nomenclature of the quarter-deck) sit down to their salt beef exactly at noon.

which person or people

From this reading He who dines latest is the greatest man; and he who dines earliest is accounted the least.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Thus it will be seen, that while the two estates of sea-kings and sea-lords dine at rather patrician hours—and thereby, in the long run, impair their digestive functions—the sea-commoners, or _the people_, keep up their constitutions, by keeping up the good old-fashioned, Elizabethan, Franklin-warranted dinner hour of twelve.