Chapter XV

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

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

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

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

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

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

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

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

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

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

characterized by expression

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

an established custom

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

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

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

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

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

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

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

of or relating to litigation

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

absolutely essential

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

not any; not one

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

the class of peasants

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

most frequent or common

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

precisely, exactly

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

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

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

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

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

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

From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.

intensity or forcefulness of expression

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

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

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

at the time that

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

which person or people

From this reading To day I was present at an interview granted by the Prince to two contending parties, who came to _ask law of him_, as they term it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I took notice of this to Father John, he replied, “It is certain, that the habit of confirming every assertion with an oath, is as prevalent among the Irish as it _was_ among the ancient, and _is_ among the modern Greeks.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Although the language held by this little judicial meeting was Irish, it was by no means necessary it should be understood to comprehend, in some degree, the subject of discussion; for the gestures and countenances both of the judge and the clients were expressive beyond all conception: and I plainly understood, that almost every other word on both sides was accompanied by a species of _local oath_, sworn on the first object that presented itself to their hands, and strongly marked the vehemence of the national character.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This, I am told, the Irish peasantry are ready to do upon every slight difference; so that they are the most litigious, or have the nicest sense of _right_ and _justice_ of any people in the world.