used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
BrandesverbUS /brændz/
third-person singular of “brand” — burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals
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eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
colognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
intentionally conceived
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
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Eddie
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embellishedverbUS /emˈbelɪʃt/
past form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
ensemblenounUS /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəl/
a group of musicians playing or singing together
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
exhaledverbUS /eksˈheɪld/
past form of “exhale” — expel air
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
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and nothing more
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
manicureverbUS /ˈmænɪkjər/
trim carefully and neatly
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
massageverbUS /məˈsɑːʒ/
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
a human being
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
rain-washed
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From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
shampoonounUS /ʃæmˈpuː/
cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
a particular situation
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
do one's shopping
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
a state of social isolation
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
make square
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading And the odour of cologne exhaled from and subtly pervaded the ensemble.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
unclasping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
well-cut
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From this reading His short, square figure was clothed in well-cut blue serge; a smart straw hat embellished his head, polished russet shoes his remarkably small feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On his small fat fingers several heavy rings were conspicuous.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He always had the appearance of having just come out of a Broadway barber shop with the visible traces of shave, shampoo, massage, and manicure patent upon his person.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE END OF SOLITUDE A rain-washed world, smelling sweet as a wet rose, a cloudless sky delicately blue, and a swollen stream tumbling and foaming under the bridge--of these Mr. Eddie Brandes was agreeably conscious as he stepped out on the verandah after breakfast, and, unclasping a large gold cigar case, inserted a cigar between his teeth.
