As Carl walked back from the falls he met Mr. Atwood, who was surprised to find his young acquaintance on such intimate terms with Lord Bedford. He was about to pass with a bow, when Carl, who was good-natured, said: “Won’t you join us, Mr. Atwood? If Lord Bedford will permit, I should like to introduce you.”
“Glad to know any friend of yours, Mr. Crawford,” said the Englishman, affably.
“I feel honored by the introduction,” said Atwood, bowing profoundly.
“I hope you are not a friend of Mr.—ah, Mr. Stuyvesant,” said the nobleman, “the person I was talking with this morning. Mr. Crawford tells me he is a—what do you call it?—a confidence man.”
“I have no acquaintance with him, my lord. I saw him just now leaving the hotel.”
“I am afraid he has gone away with my valise and money,” said Carl.
“If you should be inconvenienced, Mr. Crawford,” said the nobleman, “my purse is at your disposal.”
“Thank you very much, Lord Bedford,” said Carl, gratefully. “I am glad to say I am still fairly well provided with money.”
“I was about to make you the same offer, Mr. Crawford,” said Atwood.
“Thank you! I appreciate your kindness, even if I’m not obliged to avail myself of it.”
Returning to the hotel, Lord Bedford ordered a carriage, and invited Atwood and Carl to accompany him on a drive. Mr. Atwood was in an
ecstasy1, and anticipated with proud satisfaction telling his family of his intimate friend, Lord Bedford, of England. The peer, though rather an ordinary-looking man, seemed to him a model of aristocratic beauty. It was a weakness on the part of Mr. Atwood, but an
amiable2 one, and is shared by many who live under republican institutions.
After dinner Carl felt obliged to resume his journey. He had found his visit to Niagara very agreeable, but his was a business and not a pleasure trip, and
loyalty3 to his employer required him to cut it short. Lord Bedford shook his hand
heartily4 at parting.
“I hope we shall meet again, Mr. Crawford,” he said. “I expect, myself, to reach Chicago on Saturday, and shall be glad to have you call on me at the Palmer House.”
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ecstasy
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| n.狂喜，心醉神怡，入迷 |
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- He listened to the music with ecstasy.他听音乐听得入了神。
- Speechless with ecstasy,the little boys gazed at the toys.小孩注视着那些玩具，高兴得说不出话来。
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amiable
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| adj.和蔼可亲的，友善的，亲切的 |
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- She was a very kind and amiable old woman.她是个善良和气的老太太。
- We have a very amiable companionship.我们之间存在一种友好的关系。
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loyalty
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| n.忠诚，忠心 |
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- She told him the truth from a sense of loyalty.她告诉他真相是出于忠诚。
- His loyalty to his friends was never in doubt.他对朋友的一片忠心从来没受到怀疑。
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heartily
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| adv.衷心地，诚恳地，十分，很 |
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- He ate heartily and went out to look for his horse.他痛快地吃了一顿，就出去找他的马。
- The host seized my hand and shook it heartily.主人抓住我的手，热情地和我握手。
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recording
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| n.录音，记录 |
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- How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间？
- I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。
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metropolis
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| n.首府；大城市 |
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- Shanghai is a metropolis in China.上海是中国的大都市。
- He was dazzled by the gaiety and splendour of the metropolis.大都市的花花世界使他感到眼花缭乱。
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apparently
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| adv.显然地；表面上，似乎 |
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- An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
- He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。
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sociably
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| adv.成群地 |
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- Hall very sociably pulled up. 霍尔和气地勒住僵绳。
- Sociably, the new neighbors invited everyone on the block for coffee. 那个喜好交际的新邻居邀请街区的每个人去喝咖啡。
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alacrity
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| n.敏捷，轻快，乐意 |
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- Although the man was very old,he still moved with alacrity.他虽然很老，动作仍很敏捷。
- He accepted my invitation with alacrity.他欣然接受我的邀请。
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prospect
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| n.前景，前途；景色，视野 |
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- This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
- The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。
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luxurious
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| adj.精美而昂贵的；豪华的 |
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- This is a luxurious car complete with air conditioning and telephone.这是一辆附有空调设备和电话的豪华轿车。
- The rich man lives in luxurious surroundings.这位富人生活在奢侈的环境中。
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embarrassment
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| n.尴尬；使人为难的人(事物)；障碍；窘迫 |
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- She could have died away with embarrassment.她窘迫得要死。
- Coughing at a concert can be a real embarrassment.在音乐会上咳嗽真会使人难堪。
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retired
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| adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的 |
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- The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
- Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
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indited
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| v.写（文章，信等）创作，赋诗，创作( indite的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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embarrassments
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| n.尴尬( embarrassment的名词复数 )；难堪；局促不安；令人难堪或耻辱的事 |
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- But there have been many embarrassments along the way. 但是一路走来已经是窘境不断。 来自互联网
- The embarrassments don't stop there. 让人难受的事情还没完。 来自互联网
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bankruptcy
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| n.破产；无偿付能力 |
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- You will have to pull in if you want to escape bankruptcy.如果你想避免破产，就必须节省开支。
- His firm is just on thin ice of bankruptcy.他的商号正面临破产的危险。
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reposed
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| v.将（手臂等）靠在某人（某物）上( repose的过去式和过去分词 ) |
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- Mr. Cruncher reposed under a patchwork counterpane, like a Harlequin at home. 克朗彻先生盖了一床白衲衣图案的花哨被子，像是呆在家里的丑角。 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
- An old man reposed on a bench in the park. 一位老人躺在公园的长凳上。 来自辞典例句
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intimacy
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| n.熟悉，亲密，密切关系，亲昵的言行 |
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- His claims to an intimacy with the President are somewhat exaggerated.他声称自己与总统关系密切，这有点言过其实。
- I wish there were a rule book for intimacy.我希望能有个关于亲密的规则。
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amazement
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| n.惊奇，惊讶 |
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- All those around him looked at him with amazement.周围的人都对他投射出惊异的眼光。
- He looked at me in blank amazement.他带着迷茫惊诧的神情望着我。
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rumor
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| n.谣言，谣传，传说 |
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- The rumor has been traced back to a bad man.那谣言经追查是个坏人造的。
- The rumor has taken air.谣言流传开了。
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temperament
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| n.气质，性格，性情 |
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- The analysis of what kind of temperament you possess is vital.分析一下你有什么样的气质是十分重要的。
- Success often depends on temperament.成功常常取决于一个人的性格。
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