Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading GENERAL TRAINING IN A MAN-OF-WAR.

(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 To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

plural of “amount” — a quantity of money

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

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

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

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

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

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

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

in bodily form

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

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

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL TRAINING IN A MAN-OF-WAR.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

for this reason

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

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

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

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

From this reading GENERAL TRAINING IN A MAN-OF-WAR.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

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

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

a warship intended for combat

From this reading GENERAL TRAINING IN A MAN-OF-WAR.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

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

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

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

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

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

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.

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

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading GENERAL TRAINING IN A MAN-OF-WAR.

not yet payable

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading To a quiet, contemplative character, averse to uproar, undue exercise of his bodily members, and all kind of useless confusion, nothing can be more distressing than a proceeding in all men-of-war called “_general quarters_.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And well may it be so called, since it amounts to a general drawing and quartering of all the parties concerned.

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

From this reading As the specific object for which a man-of-war is built and put into commission is to fight and fire off cannon, it is, of course, deemed indispensable that the crew should be duly instructed in the art and mystery involved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence these “general quarters,” which is a mustering of all hands to their stations at the guns on the several decks, and a sort of sham-fight with an imaginary foe.