Chapter VII

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

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

aroused to action

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

for the most part

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

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

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

half the width of an em

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

occurring or payable twice each year

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

throughout history

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

ten 10s

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

no longer active or practicing

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

worth remembering

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

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

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

the next day

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

any competition

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

a descendent or heir

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

by or with respect to society

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

a request to be present

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

closely encircling

From this reading To the jurymen, culled from the town dwellers and the surrounding farms, the summons to aid in the administration of justice was a memorable solemnity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

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

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading This traditional spectacle—almost as interesting as the Annual Race Meeting or the Agricultural Show—was afforded to the inhabitants at half-yearly intervals.

not known or well known

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

not known

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

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From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

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

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.

in or at the place that

From this reading The inland town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, historically celebrated as the dwelling-place of the Tichborne Claimant, where that lapsed scion of the aristocracy followed the indispensable but not socially eminent occupation of butcher, was, if not _en fête_, pardonably excited at the arrival of the Judge and officers of the Assize Court to be holden on the morrow.

which person or people

From this reading The Judge who presided, the Bar, the Deputy Sheriff, the Crown Prosecutor, the Associate, were objects of admiration to the denizens of a city three hundred miles from a metropolis—chiefly ignorant of other than rural life, and to whom the ocean itself was almost unknown.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The curiosity aroused by these unfamiliar personages, before whom were decided the issues of freedom or imprisonment, life or death, was concentrated and intense.