Chapter I

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

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

someone whose business is advertising

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

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

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

a public announcement of a proposed marriage

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

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From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By Frank Frankfort Moore.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

a social unit living together

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

command against

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading By Frank Frankfort Moore.

the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading By Frank Frankfort Moore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

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

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

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

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a female domestic

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading By Frank Frankfort Moore.

a form of address for a man

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

the middle of the day

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

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From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

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

From this reading Author of “The Jessamy Bride,” “A Nest of Linnets,” “I Forbid the 'Banns,” Etc.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

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

From this reading Dr. Burney, the music-master, had not to hurry away this day: his first lesson did not begin until noon; it was to be given at the mansion of Mr. Thrale, the brewer, at Streatham, and the carriage was not to call for him for another hour.

at the time that

From this reading |INDEED, I am not quite assured in my mind that the influence of Mr. Garrick upon such a family as ours is healthy,” said Mrs. Burney, when the breakfast cups had been removed and the maid had left the room in the little house in St. Martin's Street, off Leicester Fields.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was glancing at the _Advertiser_ in unaccustomed indolence, but when his wife had spoken he glanced up from the paper and an expression of amused surprise was upon his face.