used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
(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 Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
any thing at all
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
from appearances alone
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
Bryany
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From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
effusivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
in an effusive manner
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
an established custom
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
the state of being honored
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
how
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From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
a message received and understood
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
and nothing more
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
on one occasion
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
optionnounUS /ˈɑːpʃən/
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
persuadesverbUS /pərˈsweɪdz/
third-person singular of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
on the contrary
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
not used up
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
Sachs
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From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Edward Henry first inquired after the health of Mr. Seven Sachs, and then obtained from Mr. Bryany all remaining papers and trifles of information concerning the affair of the option.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
unmonarchical
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From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
vitalized
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From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
Whereupon
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From this reading Whereupon Mr. Bryany, apparently much elated by the honour of an informal reception, effusively retired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
which person or people
From this reading He sent for Mr. Bryany, as for a domestic animal, and Mr. Bryany, ceremoniously attired, was received by a sort of jolly king who happened to be trimming his beard in the royal bathroom but who was too good-natured to keep Mr. Bryany waiting.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is remarkable how the habit of royalty, having once taken root, will flourish in the minds of quite unmonarchical persons.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
WOLDO
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From this reading LORD WOLDO AND LADY WOLDO I The next morning, Joseph, having opened wide the window, informed his master that the weather was bright and sunny, and Edward Henry arose with just that pleasant degree of fatigue which persuades one that one is if anything rather more highly vitalized than usual.
