Word: gayer
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...resolves to despise these men who out-shine him in their appearance at debutante dances, etc. Having resolved to despise them he hunts for reasons to justify his contempt: he ridicules their accent, their mannerisms, their dress. In short they are not like him, and they are having a gayer time, therefore, they are not to be despised as sissies and cads...
...seen the philosopher; but before he had taken many steps this feeling began to yield to the sudden admiration he conceived for Tue. In truth, though prouder beauties might for the moment eclipse her, one who could see her at her best would not prefer the favor of the gayer fair. Ching sat heedless of the flight of time, until he at last looked up and saw Mnag returning. He had now no reason for consulting the philosopher; he therefore took a rather incoherent leave of the girl, and started for his home...
...gayer than his joyous note...