used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
adventitiousadjective
associated by chance and not an integral part
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
attorneysnounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
bailiff's
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From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
bailiffsnounUS /ˈbeɪləfs/
plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
barristersnounUS /ˈbærɪstərz/
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 Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
ConsumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
councillors
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From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
depreciatoryadjective
tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
disparagingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒɪŋ/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
fellow-travelers
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From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
homme
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From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
jurisconsults
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From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
loi
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From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
MagistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
the force of workers available
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
misrepresentverbUS /mɪsˌreprəˈzent/
represent falsely
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
procurators
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From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
rungsnounUS /rʌŋz/
plural of “rung” — a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, the bailiff's man is an outsider, an adventitious minister of justice, appearing to see that judgment is executed; he is, in fact, a kind of inferior executioner employed by the county court.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The "lawyer" and the bailiff's men (commonly called "the brokers") are the two lowest rungs of the ladder.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Magistrates, councillors, jurisconsults, judges, barristers, officers for the crown, bailiffs, attorneys, clerks of the court, procurators, solicitors, and agents of various kinds, represent or misrepresent Justice.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Consuming professional jealousy finds similar disparaging epithets for fellow-travelers in every walk of life, and every calling has its special insult.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But the word "lawyer" (homme de loi) is a depreciatory term applied to the legal profession.
