Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

plural of “barrister” — a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

a youthful male person

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

plural of “chuckle” — a soft partly suppressed laugh

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

travel across or pass over

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

a female human offspring

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

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From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

possessive form of “herschel” — English astronomer (son of William Herschel) who extended the catalogue of stars to the southern hemisphere and did pioneering work in photography (1792-1871)

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

something that is lost

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

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 He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

relating to or involving money

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

express in words

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

at the time that

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Herschel’s motion for the abolition of actions for breach of promise of marriage, excepting where actual pecuniary loss had been incurred, was carried in the House of Commons by a substantial majority.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A cute attorney jumps with joy When he hears a maid’s confession, And chuckles to think how he’ll bully the boy, In revenge for his retrogression.

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From this reading But you won’t, in the course of your legal journeys, Be required to cross the water To plead, as advised by ’cute attorneys, For somebody’s jilted daughter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You’ll get big damages, sure,” he’ll say, And cautiously remind her That her mother should bring her to court on the day, And her brother stand close behind her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He thus addresses an aspiring youth of the Temple:―― When you, my friend, are called to the Bar, Your wit may be fresh and hearty; You may be, as many young barristers are, A somewhat jocular party.