used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
begettingverbUS /bɪˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
consumesverbUS /kənˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading SOME OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF FLOGGING.
enormitynounUS /ɪˈnɔːrməti/
the quality of being outrageous
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading SOME OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF FLOGGING.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
FLOGGINGnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading SOME OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF FLOGGING.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
immediately past
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
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 Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
a particular point in time
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
not any; not one
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF FLOGGING.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
the act of punishing
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF FLOGGING.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF FLOGGING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
arousing affect
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
at the time that
From this reading One of the arguments advanced by officers of the Navy in favour of corporal punishment is this: it can be inflicted in a moment; it consumes no valuable time; and when the prisoner’s shirt is put on, _that_ is the last of it.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are incidental considerations touching this matter of flogging, which exaggerate the evil into a great enormity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many illustrations might be given, but let us be content with a few.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whereas, if another punishment were substituted, it would probably occasion a great waste of time and trouble, besides thereby begetting in the sailor an undue idea of his importance.
