used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
bon
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From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
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 scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
increase twofold
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
facetiæ
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From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
Malloch
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From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
motsnounUS /mɑːts/
plural of “mot” — a clever remark
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
and nothing more
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
PASQUIN
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From this reading PASQUIN.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
repartees
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From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
have in common
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "As crafty lawyers to acquire applause Try various arts to get a double cause, So does an author, rummaging his brain, By various methods, try to entertain."
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading The scope of this volume is indicated by its title--a presentation of the lighter side of law, as it is exhibited from time to time in the witty remarks, repartees, and _bon mots_ of the Bench and Bar of Great Britain, Ireland, and America.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The idea of presenting such a collection of legal _facetiæ_ originated with the late Mr. D. Macleod Malloch, and it is greatly to be regretted that by his untimely death, his share of the work had reached the stage of selecting only about one-half of the material included in the book.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His knowledge of law, and his wide reading in legal biography, was such as would have increased considerably the value of this volume.
