used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
(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 But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
put or send forth
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
cherishingverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
carefully weighed
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
conventionallyadverbUS /kənˈvenʃənəli/
in a conventional manner
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So, indeed, it would seem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
MAN-OF-WARnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
man-of-war's-man
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From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
paltrinessnoun
worthlessness due to insignificance
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
PECULIARLYadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
SEAFARINGnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that some midshipmen, in certain cases, are guilty of spiteful practices against the man-of-war’s-man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
warrantsnounUS /ˈwɔːrənts/
plural of “warrant” — a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
be dressed in
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading SEAFARING PERSONS PECULIARLY SUBJECT TO BEING UNDER THE WEATHER.—THE EFFECTS OF THIS UPON A MAN-OF-WAR CAPTAIN.
at the time that
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But when all the circumstances are considered, it will not appear extraordinary that some of them should thus cast discredit upon the warrants they wear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But as these midshipmen are presumed to have received the liberal and lofty breeding of gentlemen, it would seem all but incredible that any of their corps could descend to the paltriness of cherishing personal malice against so conventionally degraded a being as a sailor.
