Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

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From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

later than; following

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

(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 A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

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

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

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

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading In every attribute of rank the man is a king.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

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From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

remove from customary environment or associations

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every attribute of rank the man is a king.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

the head of a state government

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

respectful deference

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In every attribute of rank the man is a king.

introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

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

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In every attribute of rank the man is a king.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

not any; not one

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

keep busy with

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading In every attribute of rank the man is a king.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

third-person singular of “retire” — go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

something that remunerates

From this reading Large as his salary is, it is the least distinctive feature of his high office.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

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

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the environmental condition

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

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

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

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

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

without question

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is a viceroy or a colonial governor?

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

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

which person or people

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A man of eminence and ability, doubtless, but who is satisfied to estrange himself from home and country, and occupy himself with cares and interests totally new and strange to him, for some five or fifteen thousand pounds a-year, plus a great variety of other things, which to certain minds unquestionably represent high value--the--station, the power, the prestige of a great position, with all its surroundings of deference and homage.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In his presence the wisest and the most gifted do no more than insinuate the words of their wisdom, and beauty retires curtsying, after a few commonplaces from his lips.