Umpires
[ʌm,paɪəz]
Examples
- The umpires were stationed behind the wickets; the scorers were prepared to notch the runs; a breathless silence ensued. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The umpires having partaken of a dram, shook hands and departed, as they had to drive out of town that night. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I say,' said Mr. Weller, turning round to the umpires, there's somethin' wrong here. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Upon this hint Mr. Weller settled the bill, and, issuing forth, the executor, legatee, attorney, and umpires, directed their steps towards the city. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Sammy is a leg-at-ease,' replied Mr. Weller; 'these other gen'l'm'n is friends o' mine, just come to see fair; a kind of umpires. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Editor: Vito