used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
(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 Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
another's
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From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
Blythewood
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From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
consumedly
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From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
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 Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
life-long
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From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
Luvaine
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From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
engage in
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
and nothing more
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
by chance
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
risibilities
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From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
self-importancenoun
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
in a serious manner
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That it did so is mentioned in this connection for the reason that a certain explosion of mirth on his part was fruitful of consequences.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
Tuke
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From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
which person or people
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading He and Tuke had ridden over to Winchester to acquaint Luvaine of the progress of events.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now the history of the “Lake of Wine,” as he knew it, had been almost a life-long tradition with him, and a very seriously romantic one, too; but this latest phase of it was destined to quite suddenly make its appeal to him--after some weighty and respectful consideration--from a quarter that, it appeared, his gravity had left unguarded.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Sir David Blythewood had a particularly infectious laugh, and like all men who make a plaything of their own dignity, he was wont to find his risibilities tickled consumedly before the solemnity of another’s self-importance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sooner or later the humorous side of any situation would find him, and then, perhaps, it was only those at whom his mischief of merriment was directed who failed to appreciate his sense of the comical.
