16th
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From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
1883
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From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
ADVOCACYnounUS /ˈædvəkəsi/
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
AGNEW
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From this reading LONDON: BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
BARRISTER-AT-LAW
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From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
BRADBURYnounUS /ˈbrædberi/
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading LONDON: BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
Bumpkin's
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From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading LONDON: BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
ETC
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From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
set up or found
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
LawsuitnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BARRISTER-AT-LAW, AUTHOR OF “HINTS ON ADVOCACY,” ETC., ETC.
overstatedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərsteɪtɪd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
PRINTERSnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading LONDON: BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
Smitherman
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From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
in the near future
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
nonexistent
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The South Eastern Railway Company_, which came before the House of Lords recently; and judgment in which was delivered on the 16th of July, 1883.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Considering the enormous interest which the Public have in “a more efficient and speedy administration of justice,” I am not surprised that a Second Edition of “Mr. Bumpkin’s Lawsuit” should be called for so soon after the publication of the first.
WHITEFRIARS
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From this reading LONDON: BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO., PRINTERS, WHITEFRIARS.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If any proof were wanting that I had not overstated the evils attendant on the present system, it would be found in the case of _Smitherman_ v.
