11
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From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
move towards
From this reading Learned members of the Faculty approach such a difficulty otherwise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
Cockburn
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From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
criernounUS /ˈkraɪər/
a person who weeps
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
Dampskibsselskabet
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From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
Danmary
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From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Learned members of the Faculty approach such a difficulty otherwise.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
FacultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Learned members of the Faculty approach such a difficulty otherwise.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Learned members of the Faculty approach such a difficulty otherwise.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
lordship's
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From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
macernoun
an official who carries a mace of office
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Learned members of the Faculty approach such a difficulty otherwise.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
not any; not one
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
in other respects or ways
From this reading Learned members of the Faculty approach such a difficulty otherwise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/
plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Now it is performed from a raised dais on the floor of the hall, and it is no joke when the macer has to call in stentorian tones such a case as "Dampskibsselskabet Danmary _v._ John Smith."
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
at the time that
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
which person or people
From this reading The macer who calls the cases coming before the judges in Court was in older days an interesting personality.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Lord Cockburn recalls the time when this duty was performed by the "crier" putting his head out of a small window high up in the wall of the Parliament House and shouting down to the counsel and agents assembled below him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading During "motions" one day an astute counsel said, "In number 11 of your lordship's roll."
