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Sleep
·- imp. of Sleep. Slept.
II. Sleep ·vi To be dead; to lie in the grave.
III. Sleep ·vt To be slumb...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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to sleep
Sometimes used as an active verb; as, 'This steamboat can sleep three hundred passengers,' i. e. can...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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sleep
A sail sleeps when, steadily filled with wind, it bellies to the breeze.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Noon
·noun Hence, the highest point; culmination.
II. Noon ·vi To take rest and refreshment at noon.
II...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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at
at or ast, conj. [Curtius connects the Sanscr. ati, ultra, nimis, the Gr. ἔτι, the Lat. et, and at...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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at
at or I (rarely) ast, conj, but (introducing a contrast to what precedes).
I I. In a transition, b...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
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At
·prep The relations of time, age, or order; as, at ten o'clock; at twenty-one; at once; at first.
I...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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at
for by. Used in this expression, "Sales at auction."
The English say--"Sales by auction," and this ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Sleep-charged
·adj Heavy with sleep.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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cat's sleep
Counterfeit sleep: cats often counterfeiting sleep, to decoy their prey near them, and then suddenly...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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dog-sleep
The uncomfortable fitful naps taken when all hands are kept up by stress.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Noon-flower
·noun The goat's beard, whose flowers close at midday.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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noon-flower
n.
a rare name for the Mesembryanthemum. See Pig-face.
1891. `The Argus,' Dec. 19, p. 4, col. 2:
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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noon-scape
the time when labourers rest after dinner. Lane.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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apparent noon
The instant that the sun's centre is on the meridian of a place.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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mean noon
The noon of a mean day supposing the year to be divided into days of equal length. It differs from a...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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At one
·- <<Together>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Here-at
·adv At, or by reason of, this; as, he was offended hereat.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Strain at
Simply a misprint for "strain out" (Matt. 23:24).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
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to jump at
To embrace with eagerness; as, 'I made him an offer, and he jumped at it.'
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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at-after
afterwards. North.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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at anchor
The situation of a vessel riding in a road or port by her anchor.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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touching at
Stopping or anchoring at some intermediate port in the course of a voyage.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Strain At
(So translated in the Authorized Version, but in the Revised Version "strain out," (Matthew 23:24) w...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Talfourd, Sir Thomas Noon
(1795-1854)
Poet and biographer, s. of a brewer at Reading, where he was b., and which he represent...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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(St.) Botolph at Retheresgate
See St. Botolph Billingsgate.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Aldermanbury
See Aldermanbury Conduit.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Barking
Bequest of 2/- quit rent to the conduit of Berkynke by Rob. de Conyngham, 1286 (Ct. H. Wills, I. 78)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Bishopsgate
Near the gate inside the walls (S. 175), a little to the west (ib. 176).
Erected by Thomas Kneswort...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Dowgate
A conduit of Thames water made 1568 at the cost of the citizens, and called the Conduit upon Downgat...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Council at London
Held in 833, at which were present the Bishops and "proceribus majoribus" of all England, to take co...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Dolphin at Aldersgate
Described in a deed 1291, as a tenement in the parish of "St. Agnes infra Aldresgate," between the h...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary at Hill
On the west side of St. Mary at Hill (Street) (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward.
Earliest ment...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Peter at Baynardescastel
See St. Peter Paul's Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Serjeants-at-Law
A body of barristers of the highest degree, sworn to serve the King's people in their causes.
The J...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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bill at sight
To pay a bill at sight; to be ready at all times for the venereal act.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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tenant at will
One whose wife usually fetches him from the alehouse.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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to be driving at
'What are you driving at?' that is, what are you about? what object have you in view? A colloquial e...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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to suit to at
To suit or fit exactly. This old English phrase is often used by ourselves in colloquial language.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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lieutenant-at-arms
Formerly the junior lieutenant, who, with the master-at-arms, was charged with the drilling of the s...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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master-at-arms
In former times was an officer appointed to command the police-duty of a ship, to teach the crew the...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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prisoner at large
Free to take exercise within bounds.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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surveyors at lloyd's
See lloyd's surveyors.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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out at heels, or out at elbows
In declining circumstances.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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(St.) Anne at the Tourhill
" Anne on the Towr Hill and Abbey of Whit Monkys " (Arnold's Chronicle, p. 247 and p. 75).
" Seynt ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Benedict at Castle Baynard
See St. Benet Paul's Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cistern at Fleet Bridge
Made in 1478 by the inhabitants of Fleet Street at their own charges for the receipt of the waste wa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Aldgate Without
"A fair water conduit, hard without the Gate" (Aldgate), erected 1535 (Stow, ed. 1603, p. 129).
One...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Fleet Bridge
A cistern or conduit for receipt of spring water made by the inhabitants of Fleet Street in 1478, bu...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Holborn Cross
See Holborn Conduit.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at London Wall
In London Wall by Moorgate opposite the northern end of Coleman Street, erected 1517 at the charges ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary at Hill, Street
South out of Eastcheap, at No. 28, to Lower Thames Street (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward.
E...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Olave at Crutched Friars
See St. Olave Hart Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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blocked at both ends
Finished. The game is blocked at both ends; the game is ended.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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jack at a pinch
A poor hackney parson.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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old dog at it
Expert, accustomed.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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to look blue at one
is to look at one with a countenance expressive of displeasure or dissatisfaction.
The Bishop would...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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to shake a stick at
A ridiculous phrase very often heard in low language. When a man is puzzled to give one an idea of a...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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ease, to stand at
To remain at rest.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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entering at custom-house
The forms required of the master of a merchant ship before her cargo can be discharged.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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good-at-all-points
Practical in every particular.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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off at a tangent
Going in a hurry, or in a testy humour.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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(St.) Benet at, or del Wodewharf
See Benet Paul's Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Boss of Water at Billingsgate
Against Boss Alley (q.v.).
Made about 1423 by the Executors of Richard Whittington (S. 17 and 210)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Marie at the Holle, Hupehulle
See St. Mary at Hill.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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hard at his a-se
Close after him.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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capstan, to heave at the
To urge it round, by pushing against the bars, as already described.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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ducking at the yard-arm
A marine punishment unknown, except by name, in the British navy; but formerly inflicted by the Fren...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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fresh hand at the bellows
Said when a gale freshens suddenly.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Boss of Water at Paul's Wharf
Made about 1423 by the executors of Richard Whittington. In Bosse Lane (S. 17, 364). In Queenhithe W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Rents, St. Mary at Hill
In the records of the parish of St. Mary at Hill (E.E.T. Soc.) there are numerous references to the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Peter at the Cross of Cheap
See St. Peter Westcheap.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Chapel in the Charnel at St. Mary Spitall
See St. Edmond the Bishop and Marie Magdalen.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary Magdalen at the Fishmarket, de la Fishstrete
See St. Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street.
There was an altar in the Priory Church to St. Mary Magdale...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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earing-cringle, at the head of a sail
In sail-making it is an eye spliced in the bolt-rope, to which the much smaller head-rope is attache...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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At the junction of Aldgate High Street with Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street (S. 140-O.S. 1875).
Taken down 1876 and a drinking fountain erected on the site.
There was a well called " Alegate well...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.