used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
(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 They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
in addition
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
with anger
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
cross-examinationnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
Delane's
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From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
Denborough
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From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
divisible by two
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
every person
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
fresh-killed
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From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
a man of refinement
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
grievouslyadverbUS /ˈɡriːvəsli/
in a grievous manner
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
Littlehill
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From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
a form of address for a man
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
and nothing more
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
an angry dispute
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
sidedverbUS /ˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “side” — take sides for or against
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
and nothing more
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
thirdlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːrdli/
in the third place
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Colonel paid the fine, and thus everyone, including the law and the prisoner, was in the end satisfied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading All this took time, as did also the Colonel's cross-examination of the constable in charge of the case, and it was evening before the dispute was ended, and a fine imposed.
precisely as stated
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading =Littlehill Goes into Society.= Mr. Delane's late return from his public duties was attributable simply to Colonel Smith's obstinacy.
at the time that
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
which person or people
From this reading He and the Colonel sat together on the bench, and very grievously did they quarrel over the case of a man who had been caught in the possession of the body of a fresh-killed hare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They differed first as to the policy of the law, secondly as to its application, thirdly as to its vindication; and when the Vicar of Denborough, who was a county justice and present with them, sided with the Squire on all these points, the Colonel angrily denounced the reverend gentleman as a disgrace, not only to the judicial bench, but even to his own cloth.
