used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSULTATION OF MAN-OF-WAR SURGEONS.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
anvilnounUS /ˈænvəl/
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A CONSULTATION OF MAN-OF-WAR SURGEONS.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading And this, in courtesy, his brother surgeons expect.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
CuticlenounUS /ˈkjuːtəkəl/
the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading And this, in courtesy, his brother surgeons expect.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
half-deck
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From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
of great significance or value
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
MAN-OF-WARnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading A CONSULTATION OF MAN-OF-WAR SURGEONS.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
Neversink
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONSULTATION OF MAN-OF-WAR SURGEONS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
in the near future
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
SurgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
SURGEONSnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A CONSULTATION OF MAN-OF-WAR SURGEONS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They assembled on the half-deck, and were soon joined by their respected senior, Cuticle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this, in courtesy, his brother surgeons expect.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
top-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
at the time that
From this reading It seems customary for the Surgeon of the Fleet, when any important operation in his department is on the anvil, and there is nothing to absorb professional attention from it, to invite his brother surgeons, if at hand at the time, to a ceremonious consultation upon it.
belonging to which person
From this reading In pursuance of this custom, then, the surgeons of the neighbouring American ships of war were requested to visit the Neversink in a body, to advise concerning the case of the top-man, whose situation had now become critical.
