Chapter XXX

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

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

later than; following

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

(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 On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

in addition

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

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

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

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

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

tired of the world

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

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

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

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

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

divisible by two

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

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

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

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

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

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

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

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

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

within a building

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

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

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

take the midday meal

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

an old word for “no”

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

very recently

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

on the contrary

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

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

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

term of address for a man

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

lacking hair on the face

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

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

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

having a supporting base

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

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

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

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

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

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

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

in an unobtrusive manner

From this reading At the end, the Under-Sheriff, unobtrusively ready to come to his Chief's assistance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Beyond him the Chaplain, smooth-faced, ruddy, rather severe, in gown and cassock of silk so fine and stiff as to seem capable of standing up straight on its own account, even if His Reverence chanced not to be inside.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A VARIETY SHOW The Majesty of the Law--nay, in theory at least, the Majesty of England--sat enthroned at Raylesbury.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading On his right the High Sheriff, splendid also in Deputy-Lieutenant's uniform, but bored, sleepy after a good lunch, and half-stifled by sitting indoors all day in bad air, instead of agreeably killing something under the open vault of Heaven.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the big chair in the centre the Honourable Sir Christopher Lance, in his newly powdered wig and his scarlet robes--the "Red Judge" whose splendour solaces (so it is said) even the prisoners with a sense of their own importance.