used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
(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 (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
amassedverbUS /əˈmæst/
past form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
any thing at all
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
bequestsnounUS /bɪˈkwests/
plural of “bequest” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
Browl
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From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
not accessible to view
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
copyistnoun
someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
culture-mongers
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From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
Dr
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From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
and nothing more
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
come into possession of
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
opticsnounUS /ˈɑːptɪks/
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
PhilistinesnounUS /ˈfɪləstiːnz/
plural of “philistine” — a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
unusual or striking
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
possessing material wealth
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
Sampson
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From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
sobriquetnounUS /ˈsoʊbrəkeɪ/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
having a supporting base
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
precisely as stated
From this reading _For Sampson to destroy the Philistines, he had to bring their very temple crashing to the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for Dr. Browl to destroy the culture-mongers, he needed merely a monstrous easel._ The old man's tour of the art museums was quite an amusing spectacle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
belonging to which person
From this reading Indeed, it became a standing joke among those polite and cultivated gentlemen whose chief function in life is to obtain and display great paintings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading They were accustomed to dealing with eccentric members of the public--but never had they witnessed anything to match the ludicrous performance of old Dr. Browl!
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading (Of course, they carefully concealed their mirth, for Dr. Browl was far too rich to be laughed at openly; and after all, he might decide some day to honor the museums with bequests from the fortune he had amassed with his remarkable inventions in the field of optics, which had earned him the sobriquet, the Wizard of Light.) Dr. Browl was a copyist.
