Behavior and Social Interactions:
Anger or annoyance due to unfair treatment
Indignation
Fresh and clean, as if new
Pristine
The state of being reserved or not speaking much. In the text, it describes Tietjens' tendency to keep his emotions to himself, reflecting a reserved personality.
Taciturnity
to be successful in an exam, etc./ to be officially accepted; to make something be officially accepted
to get through
(Politeness and courtesy)
Civility
(Perfectly clean and tidy, with no marks or flaws)
Immaculate
A feeling of thankfulness or appreciation. This word is used to describe the deep affection and appreciation Tietjens feels for Macmaster due to his loyalty and support.
Gratitude
to suggest or present somebody as a candidate for a job or position
put somebody up
(The way that somebody looks or behaves)
Demeanour
A liquid that forms a hard shiny surface
Varnish
A sense of duty or a moral responsibility to do something. In the text, this refers to the social expectations and duties that people feel based on their relationships or social standing.
Obligation
Appearing casually calm and relaxed
Nonchalant
Having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together
Intricate
Conflict or tension that arises from a clash of opinions or interests. In the context of the text, it refers to the potential for conflict that Tietjens wishes to avoid when considering his wife’s financial settlement after their separation.
Friction
A member of a historical political party
Whig
Consisting of many different kinds of things that are not connected and do not easily form a group
Miscellaneous
like a saint; very holy and good
saintly