Chapter XVII

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From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

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From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

carefully weighed

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

wet with light rain

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

third-person singular of “entitle” — give the right to

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

full of life and energy

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

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From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

flowing profusely

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

cut with a saw

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

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From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

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From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

required or under orders

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

the act of testing something

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

precisely as stated

From this reading Its commanding situation, in the very centre of a commercial population, entitles it to this distinction; for nothing is supposed to have so civilizing an influence as Commerce.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

migratory

From this reading I next saw Mr. Bumpkin wandering about the precincts of that Grand Institution, the Old Bailey, on a drizzly morning about the middle of February, 187—, waiting to go before the Grand Jury.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As the famous prison in Scotland was called the “Heart of Midlothian” so the Old Bailey may be considered the Heart of Civilization.

at the time that

From this reading I was always impressed with its beautiful and picturesque appearance, especially on a fine summer morning, during its sittings, when the sun was pouring its brightest beams on its lively portals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for highway robbery with violence—Mr. Alibi introduces himself to Mr. Bumpkin.