the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
CaptainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
Collingwood
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From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
Commodores
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From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
ExemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
FLOGGINGnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading FLOGGING NOT NECESSARY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/
plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
mast-head
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From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
absolutely essential
From this reading FLOGGING NOT NECESSARY.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
not any; not one
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FLOGGING NOT NECESSARY.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
others
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From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
quarter-deck
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From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
transport commercially
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
carry out
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
White-Jacket
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From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Send them to Collingwood,” said Lord Nelson, “and _he_ will bring them to order.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Be it proved to you, officers, and stamped upon your foreheads, that herein you are utterly wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But White-Jacket is ready to come down from the lofty mast-head of an eternal principle, and fight you—Commodores and Captains of the navy—on your own quarter-deck, with your own weapons, at your own paces.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Exempt yourselves from the lash, you take Bible oaths to it that it is indispensable for others; you swear that, without the lash, no armed ship can be kept in suitable discipline.
