used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
(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 That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
asperitynounUS /əˈsperɪti/
something hard to endure
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
in or near a particular place or position
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Aylesbury
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
for the reason that
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
BriberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
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BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
ContestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
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continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
corpusnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
all through a period, or at some point within it
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ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
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ElectionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a powerful effect or influence
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
habeas
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From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
how
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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Ilchester
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
most important element
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
MarriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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Middlesex
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ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
not caught with the senses or the mind
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ModesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
belonging to the person speaking
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not any; not one
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
Nottingham
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past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
and nothing more
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
a human being
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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by chance
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
established beyond doubt
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The English have a law called the _habeas corpus_, which they regard, with good reason, as the main pillar of their freedom.
precisely, exactly
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
SeatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
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sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
an instance of visual perception
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
TalentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _Middlesex Election.—Nottingham Election.—Seats in Parliament how obtained.—Modes of Bribery.—Aylesbury.—Ilchester.—Contested Elections.—Marriages at Bristol.—Want of Talent in the English Government accounted for._ During my travels I have missed the sight of a popular election.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _Middlesex Election.—Nottingham Election.—Seats in Parliament how obtained.—Modes of Bribery.—Aylesbury.—Ilchester.—Contested Elections.—Marriages at Bristol.—Want of Talent in the English Government accounted for._ During my travels I have missed the sight of a popular election.
wherein
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From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
which person or people
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That for Middlesex has been carried on with uncommon asperity; it is the only instance wherein the ministry have exerted their influence; for, contrary to the custom of all their predecessors, they have fairly trusted themselves to the opinion of the people.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Here, however, they have taken a part,—and here they have been beaten, because they stood upon the very worst ground which they could possibly have chosen.
wrongfullyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋfəli/
in an unjust or unfair manner
From this reading By this law it is the right of every person who is arrested upon a criminal charge, to be tried at the first sessions after his arrest; so that, while this law continues in force, no person can be wrongfully detained in prison, but his guilt or innocence must be fairly proved.
