used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
CATER-CORNEREDadjective
slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
elsewise
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From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
at any time
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
gravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
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 Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
as might be expected
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they were right.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
reelectionnounUS /riɪˈlekʃən/
election again
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Perhaps they were right.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But elsewise, generally speaking, it appeared to give satisfaction.
statutoryadjectiveUS /ˈstætʃətɔːri/
relating to or created by statutes
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
hard to endure
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
veneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
verbiagenounUS /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/
overabundance of words
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CATER-CORNERED SEX They had a saying down our way in the old days that Judge Priest administered law inside his courthouse and justice outside of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps they were right.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nobody ever beat the judge in any of his races for reelection, and after a while they just naturally quit trying.
which person or people
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
worshipedverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpt/
past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Certainly he had a way of seeking short cuts through thickets of legal verbiage to the rights of things, the which often gave acute sorrow to the souls of those members of the bar who venerated the very ink in which the statutory act had been printed and worshiped manfully before the graven images of precedent.
