used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN-OF-WAR FULL AS A NUT.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
(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 It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MAN-OF-WAR FULL AS A NUT.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
backslidden
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From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
broken-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
callings
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From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
comediannounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
cooper'snounUS /ˈkuːpərz/
possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
culledverbUS /kʌld/
past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
frigate'snounUS /ˈfrɪɡəts/
possessive form of “frigate” — a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A MAN-OF-WAR FULL AS A NUT.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
handicrafts-men
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From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate.
illustrativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
clarifying by use of examples
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
main-mast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
MAN-OF-WARnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading A MAN-OF-WAR FULL AS A NUT.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
the force of workers available
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
men-of-war
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From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
NUTnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading A MAN-OF-WAR FULL AS A NUT.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate.
vocationsnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vocation” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Indeed, from a frigate’s crew might he culled out men of all callings and vocations, from a backslidden parson to a broken-down comedian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
which person or people
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was necessary to supply the lost cooper’s place; accordingly, word was passed for all who belonged to that calling to muster at the main-mast, in order that one of them might be selected.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thirteen men obeyed the summons—a circumstance illustrative of the fact that many good handicrafts-men are lost to their trades and the world by serving in men-of-war.
