All progression is performed by drawing on or impelling forward
some part which was before in station, or at quiet.
Sir T. Browne.
3. The spot or place where anything stands, especially where a person
or thing habitually stands, or is appointed to remain for a time; as,
the station of a sentinel. Specifically: (a) A regular stopping place
in a stage road or route; a place where railroad trains regularly come
to a stand, for the convenience of passengers, taking in fuel, moving
freight, etc. (b) The headquarters of the police force of any precinct.
(c) The place at which an instrument is planted, or observations are
made, as in surveying. (d) (Biol.) The particular place, or kind of
situation, in which a species naturally occurs; a habitat. (e) (Naut.)
A place to which ships may resort, and where they may anchor safely.
(f) A place or region to which a government ship or fleet is assigned
for duty. (g) (Mil.) A place calculated for the rendezvous of troops,
or for the distribution of them; also, a spot well adapted for
offensive measures. Wilhelm (Mil. Dict.). (h) (Mining) An enlargement
in a shaft or galley, used as a landing, or passing place, or for the
accomodation of a pump, tank, etc.
4. Post assigned; office; the part or department of public duty which a
person is appointed to perform; sphere of duty or occupation;
employment.
By spending this day [Sunday] in religious exercises, we acquire
new strength and resolution to perform God's will in our several
stations the week following.
R. Nelson.