adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
Court-Royal
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From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
fermentsnounUS /fərˈments/
plural of “ferment” — a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
InstancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
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 and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
nine-tenths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
palpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
shelvedverbUS /ʃelvd/
past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But few are called to that paradise of the man of law, and nine-tenths of the profession are bound sooner or later to regard themselves as shelved for good in the provinces.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Magistrates and officials generally are obliged to begin their career in the provinces; judicial ambition there ferments.
torpidadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrpəd/
slow and apathetic
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
TribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first section has given up hope, and is either torpid or content; content with the excessive respect paid to office in a country town, or torpid with tranquillity.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore, every Tribunal of First Instance and every Court-Royal is sharply divided in two.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the outset every man looks towards Paris; they all aspire to shine in the vast theatre where great political causes come before the courts, and the higher branches of the legal profession are closely connected with the palpitating interests of society.
