used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
arma
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From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
criernounUS /ˈkraɪər/
a person who weeps
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
epigramnounUS /ˈepəɡræm/
a witty saying
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
divisible by two
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
explosivelyadverbUS /ˌekˈsploʊsɪvli/
suddenly and rapidly
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
InterverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
leges
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From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
long-leggedadjective
having long legs
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
McDowell
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From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
not any; not one
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a way of his when trying _not_ to smile.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
express in words
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then no crier was needed to proclaim silence and declare this honorable court now open.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was a way of his when trying _not_ to smile.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
steely-blue
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From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
required or under orders
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
express in words
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
Tonio
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From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
tribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
hard to endure
From this reading It was a way of his when trying _not_ to smile.
twitchverbUS /twɪtʃ/
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
wasn't
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From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a way of his when trying _not_ to smile.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
at the time that
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
in or at the place that
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
which person or people
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Then Bright was heard to say that where the laws were silent, wise lawyers should he likewise, an epigram which long-legged Lieutenant Blake, of Camp McDowell, was delightedly and explosively repeating for the benefit of certain of the ladies looking on from among the cedars, even as 'Tonio appeared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A strange tribunal was this--"a method of procedure," as the acting judge advocate of this distant department took frequent occasion to tell us when the general wasn't around, "that would seem to have no warrant in law."
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading Something to this effect being suggested to the general by the chief of the department staff, who went on to say that he supposed it was a case of "_Inter arma silent leges_," the general's beard, which hid his mouth, was observed to twitch, and the wrinkles at the corner of his steely-blue eyes followed suit.
