used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
emolumentnoun
compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
erminenounUS /ˈɜːrmən/
the expensive white fur of the ermine
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
erringadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
set up or found
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
the force of workers available
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
and nothing more
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
oft-times
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
on one occasion
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
on the contrary
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
semi-criminal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
unusual or striking
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
that is looked for
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
stodginessnoun
dull and pompous gravity
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
required or under orders
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
two times
From this reading I have never found that a judge became any the less an erring human being after his elevation to the dais, and I could rake out of one good semi-criminal case twice the salary of any judge on the supreme bench.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Let other men find their gratification and emolument in the supposed honor of wearing the ermine!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is popularly regarded as respectability is oft-times in reality--if the truth were known-- merely stodginess and stupidity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I jot down these random reminiscences I am impressed in a singular fashion with the fact that my career consisted entirely in the making, or rather getting, of money and the spending of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had no particular professional ambitions and never but once sought distinction as a constitutional lawyer; and, however unworthy of an officer of the court such a confession may be, I am quite ready to admit that a seat upon the bench would have afforded me neither amusement nor sufficient compensation to satisfy my desires.
