24,700
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From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But alas!
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
AmountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INJURIES TO PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES.
AnnuitynounUS /əˈnuːəti/
income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
billets-doux
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From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But alas!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
Campbell'snounUS /ˈkæmbəlz/
possessive form of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
CompaniesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
CompensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
CompensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
DiseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
EMPLOYEESnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading INJURIES TO PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
a boy or man
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
GreedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
Hen-pecked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
be the source of pain
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
Husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
InefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
InjuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
INJURIESnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading INJURIES TO PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
InsuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
MatrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
not any; not one
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading INJURIES TO PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
quiddities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
quirksnounUS /kwɜːrks/
plural of “quirk” — a strange attitude or habit
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
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 I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
RuminantnounUS /ˈruːmənənt/
any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
Solatium
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
sueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
TablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INJURIES TO PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES.
male cat
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
at the time that
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had fondly hoped that no new points, quirks, or quiddities on railway law would arise in the course of my not very extensive practise for some time to come, so that I might have leisure to paddle my own little canoes, and issue little billets-doux in the Queen’s name to the company on my own account.
people who are wounded
From this reading An Inefficient Line.--Passengers hurt.--Employees killed.--Lord Campbell’s Act.--Compensation for Death.--Solatium for Feelings Wounded.--Scotch Law.--American Law.--Hen-pecked Husband’s Will.--The Rule in Massachusetts.--In Pennsylvania.--In Maryland.--In Canada.--Hard to decide.--Annuity Tables.--Bad or Diseased.--Insured.--Children Injured.--Parents Compensated.--Amounts obtained.--A Leg at $24,700.--For what compensated.--Chances of Matrimony.--Servants injured.--Fellow Servants.--Different Companies.--Which One to sue.--Strangers’ Act.--Greedy Ruminant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I had scarcely settled down in my office on the day of my arrival at home when my young friend, Tom Jones (to whom I referred in the early pages of this interesting and instructive diary of mine), came rushing in.
