used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
(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 the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
a person who is in charge
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
a state of high honor
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
Mopus
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From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
Mowbray
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From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
by chance
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
reassembledverbUS /ˌriːəˈsembəld/
past form of “reassemble” — assemble once again, after taking something apart
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
Solicitor-General
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From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
required or under orders
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VERDICT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was known that the Italian case had been confided to a firm of enterprising solicitors, named Mowbray and Mopus, perhaps more feared than respected, which was supposed to do a great amount of speculative business.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading THE VERDICT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the same crowd, the same Lord Chief Justice, the same jury, and the same array of friendly lawyers.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On the Wednesday the court reassembled in all its judicial glory.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There had been a rumour that a third retinue of lawyers would appear on behalf of what was now generally called the Italian interest, and certain words which had fallen from the Solicitor-General on Monday had assured the world at large that the Italian interest would be represented.
