27th
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From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
Channing
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From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
Cresswell
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From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Their date is past.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their date is past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
march in a procession
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
the force of workers available
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Their date is past.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
Sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
St
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From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the civil side, and Mr. Justice Cresswell presided.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The lawyers, as far as aspect goes, seemed to me inferior to an American bar, judging from their countenances, whether as intellectual men or gentlemen.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
wigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Their wigs and gowns do not impose on the spectator, though they strike him as an imposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading March 27th.--I attended court to day, at St. George's Hall, with my wife, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Channing, sitting in the High Sheriff's seat.
