used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
(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 All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
for the reason that
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
brillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
brilling
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From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
didn't
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From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
he's
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From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
how
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From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
I'd
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From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
I'm
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From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
lady's-maid
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From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
set down according to a plan
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
bring forth or yield
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
To recall to mind.
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
express in words
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
a special situation
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, I laid myself out to produce such a result.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That is to say, I took some pains to show myself as little like the common or parlour lady's-maid as possible.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
hard to endure
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
precisely as stated
From this reading I never took so much pains to impress any human being, male or (far less) female, as I took to impress that mere chauffeur--the very chauffeur I'd been lying awake at night dreading as the most objectionable feature in my new life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
showing curiosity
From this reading All the same, I wondered a great deal how he came there, and I hoped that he was wondering the same sort of thing about me.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading All the nice things I'd thought of by the way, before we introduced ourselves to each other, I trotted out (at least, as many as I had presence of mind to remember); and though I'm afraid he didn't pay me the compliment of trying to "brill" in return, I told myself that it was not because he didn't think me worth brilling for, but because he's English.
