Chapter XIV · Ireland as a Field for Reporters

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

take into custody

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Perhaps the last of the race was Mr. Baron Dowse.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a branch of knowledge

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

wet thoroughly

From this reading Perhaps the last of the race was Mr. Baron Dowse.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

set up or found

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

a person of German nationality

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the act of giving

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

before any deductions

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “humorist” — someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading Until recently, the Irish Bench included many humorists.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Until recently, the Irish Bench included many humorists.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

immediately past

From this reading Perhaps the last of the race was Mr. Baron Dowse.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Until recently, the Irish Bench included many humorists.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

used to form the superlative

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the last of the race was Mr. Baron Dowse.

domestic swine

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a full supply

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

a member of a police force

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used primarily as eating apples

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

past form of “purge” — oust politically

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

any competition

From this reading Perhaps the last of the race was Mr. Baron Dowse.

on the contrary

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

to certain extent or degree

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

in the recent past

From this reading Until recently, the Irish Bench included many humorists.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

plural of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

believed likely

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

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From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

interact in a certain way

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

up to a particular time

From this reading Until recently, the Irish Bench included many humorists.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The humour of the Irish Bench--A circus at Bombay--Mr. Justice Lawson--The theft of a pig--“Reasonably suspected”--A prima facie case for the prosecution--The defence--The judge’s charge--The scope of a judge’s duties in Ireland--Collaring a prisoner--A gross contempt of court--How the contempt was purged--The riotous city--The reporter as a war correspondent--“Good mixed shooting”--The tram-car driver cautioned--The “loot” mistaken for a violin--The arrest in the cemetery--Pommelling a policeman--A treat not to be shared--A case of discipline--The German infantry--A real grievance--“Palmam qui meruit ferat.”_

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THERE is plenty of light as well as gloom to be found in the law courts, especially in Ireland.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Reporters were constantly giving me accounts of the brilliant sallies of this judge; but I must confess it seemed to me that most of the examples which I heard were susceptible of being regarded as evidence of the judge’s good memory rather than of his original powers.