1740
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From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
20
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From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
4
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From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading _Joseph Andrews_.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
Benchers
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From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
CensornounUS /ˈsensər/
someone who censures or condemns
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
Cibber
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From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
Colley
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From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
COUNSELLORnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
dignities
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From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
FIELDINGnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading _Joseph Andrews_.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
immediately past
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
not any; not one
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
PumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
only a very short time before
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
VinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On June 20, 1740, Fielding was called to the Bar; and on the same day the Benchers of his Inn assigned to him chambers at No. 4 Pump Court, "up three pair of stairs."
at the time that
From this reading The last retort on Colley Cibber had scarcely been launched from the columns of the _Champion_, when that intrepid 'Censor of Great Britain' and indefatigable law student, _Captain Hercules Vinegar_, attained the full dignities of a barrister of the Middle Temple.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "COUNSELLOR FIELDING" "Wit is generally observed to love to reside in empty pockets."
wordingnounUS /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading This assignment, according to the wording of the Temple records, was "for the term of his natural life."
