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

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

(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 Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

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

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

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From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

a person who collects things

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

a feeling of scornful hatred

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

emanating from God

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

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From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

give expression to

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

cleverly amusing in tone

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

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From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

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

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

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

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

with honesty

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

for more time

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

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From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

plural of “memorial” — a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

not any; not one

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

plural of “occupier” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

by chance

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

as yourself

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

skillful after much practice

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

pierce with many holes

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

(often followed by “with”) damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

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

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

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

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

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From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

precisely as stated

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

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

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And, surely, if we may express regret that the wit and humour of some of those are not inherited by the present occupiers of the judicial bench, we may be very thankful that the brutal severity which was practised by the first named is no longer possible.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

which person or people

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Of Lords Braxfield, Eskgrove, Eldon, Hermand, and Meadowbank, and others, most of whom he knew personally, Cockburn tells some “unco” stories.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading ’TWEEN BENCH AND BAR—A CHAPTER OF LEGAL FACETIÆ The Scottish Law Courts have been long and justly celebrated as an arena of wit and humour of the richest sort.

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But the facetious counsel and the witty and eccentric judge, like the humorous and quaint divine, no longer prevail; and the current collector of the native legal facetiæ who would present brilliant specimens and illustrations must riddle the records of past generations to find them, or else adopt the simpler method, which has been most frequently followed, of riddling the riddlings of those who have successfully riddled the records before them.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Despising neither of the courses indicated, I shall partially here pursue both; and, first of all, will turn to the _Memorials_ of the late Lord Henry Cockburn, the most extraordinary passages of which perhaps are the writer’s memories of the law lords.