used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
an occurrence of something
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
COURTSnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
fiascoes
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From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
gristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
LAWYERSnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
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 TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
not any; not one
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
personnelnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
group of people willing to obey orders
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
rankingnounUS /ˈræŋkɪŋ/
position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
RURALadjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No case was too great or too little to command his attention.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TALES OF RURAL LAWYERS AND THE COURTS The fact that there are many amusing fiascoes in running through the regular grist of rural court cases should not in any way reflect upon the personnel of the members of the legal bar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The section in which most of the following incidents occurred has been noted for a century for the exceptional ability and commanding personality of its lawyers.
which person or people
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading * * * * * An attorney, who during his career became widely known throughout the country in general, was for a long time active in practice as a country lawyer in a little town.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But any attorney engaged in general law practice is continually turning up something which, if commonly known, would be regarded as ranking high in the field of humor.
