adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
ennounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
finnounUS /fɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
laggingnounUS /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Before the door opened I had already conceived a score of disasters.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague dread fell upon me as I stood listening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was impatient to learn who had come, and what was their errand with me; and being still in that state of exaltation in which we seem to hear and see more than at other times, I remarked a peculiar lagging in the ascending footsteps, and a lack of buoyancy, which was quick to communicate itself to my mind.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered that I had not inquired earlier concerning the king’s safety, and en fin I experienced in a moment that complete reaction of the spirits which is too frequently consequent upon an excessive flow of gaiety.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading I was prepared, therefore, for heavy looks, but not for the persons who wore them nor the strange bearing the latter displayed on entering.
