“The regular hours necessary to be observed by those who follow country business, are perhaps of more consequence than any of the other articles, however important those may be.” MayImportantCountryHoursConsequenceArticles Author:William Falconer
“The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity; but when she has attained it, she will advance by her own intrinsic motion, without gaining any new degree of velocity, or lessening what she has acquired.” MayDegreesWeightShipsVelocity Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
“The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.” MayImportantAbilityFateDependsOughtEqualKingdomsCommandChiefsStationsPossessedCommandersCommander In ChiefAdmiral Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)