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See IN ESSE. In propria persona (in prop'ria perso'na) (Lat.). Personally, and not by deputy or agents. la re (in re) (Lat.). In the matter of; on the subject of; as In re Jones v. Robinson. But in rem, against the property or thing referred to. In situ (in si' tti) (Lat.). In its original place.
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incarcerated or jailed
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In financial difficulties. The punning suggestion has been made that the origin of the phrase is to be found in a query (?) with which a tradesman might mark the name of such a one in his ledger.
Performing exceptionally well
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Actually, as opposed to what is expected or appearances
Happened or was done not long ago
During the years immediately before the present time
Completed very quickly
concerning or regarding someone
Regarding or concerning something
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In whole numbers, with- out regarding the fractions. Thus we say the population of the British Isles in 1931 was forty-nine millions, in round numbers, and that of Greater London eight millions. The idea is that what is round is whole or perfect, and, of course, fractions, being broken num- bers, cannot belong thereto.
Being cared for by someone competent and trustworthy
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Physically fit and healthy
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Through all life's difficulties and joys
Single line; one behind an- other. (Fr. file, a row.).
Vague; a method of speaking or writing which always leaves a way of escape.
Under certain circumstances or conditions
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Directly and forcefully in front of someone
To be in someone's situation or position
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physically located outside Earth's atmosphere
To a great or excessive extent
Regardless of something that might prevent or hinder something else
In opposition to his settled purpose or resolution; even though he snarl and show his teeth like an angry dog. Holmshed tells us of a Bristol Jew, who suffered a tooth to be drawn daily for seven days before he would submit to the extortion of King John.
Despite something happening or being true
laughing extremely hard
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To handle or deal with something easily and without interruption
during the summer season
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caught doing something wrong or illegal
between noon and evening
Uncertain or unsettled, with an outcome pending
Asleep.
having less power or control
Secured.
Quickly.
officially recorded or documented
naked or without clothes
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completed or finalized
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Regarding or with respect to a particular situation
located in the middle of something
located in the middle of something
in the middle of a city
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Lacking information or understanding
The most rewarding experiences are often in the most challenging situations
on trial or being questioned