Veneering
[vɪ'nɪərɪŋ] or [və'nɪrɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Veneer
(n.) The act or art of one who veneers.
(n.) Thin wood or other material used as a veneer.
Checked by Barlow
Examples
- Is appealed to, at the fish stage of the banquet, by Veneering, on the disputed question whether his cousin Lord Snigsworth is in or out of town? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- We are all very much interested in the man from Somewhere,' Veneering observes. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- As to Twemlow, he is so sensible of being a much better bred man than Veneering, that he considers the large man an offensive ass. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Has anything more been heard, Veneering,' he inquired, 'of the lucky legatee? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Veneering has been in their confidence throughout, and has done much to lure them to the altar. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He has mentioned to Twemlow how he said to Mrs Veneering, 'Anastatia, this must be a match. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- In the moment of his taking his hat off, Podsnap, as per agreement made with Mrs Veneering, telegraphs to that wife and mother, 'He's up. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Says Podsnap, something sternly, 'Now, first of all, Veneering, do you ask my advice? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mrs Veneering, always charmed by this rattling sylph, cries. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- My dear,' says Mr Veneering to Mrs Veneering, with an air of much friendly interest, while the door stands open, 'the Podsnaps. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- My dear Mrs Veneering, do let us resolve ourselves into a Committee of the whole House on the subject. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Talking of which, Veneering, why don't you prose, for you haven't opened your lips there yet, and we are dying to hear what you have got to say to us! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mrs Veneering, during the same eventful hours, is not idle. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mrs Veneering is charmed by the humour, and so is Veneering. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Take care of me if I faint, Veneering. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The Veneerings find with swift remorse that they have omitted to invite Miss Bella Wilfer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Lady Tippins lives in a chronic state of invitation to dine with the Veneerings, and in a chronic state of inflammation arising from the dinners. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- This evening the Veneerings give a banquet. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Everything about the Veneerings was spick and span new. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Boots and Brewer go about in cabs, with no other intelligible business on earth than to beat up people to come and dine with the Veneerings. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Do come and dine with my Veneerings, my own Veneerings, my exclusive property, the dearest friends I have in the world! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- After more silent walking, the bride stops short, to say in a passionate manner: 'I never will forgive the Veneerings for this! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Secondly, we owe the Veneerings a grudge, and we owe all other people the grudge of wishing them to be taken in, as we ourselves have been taken in. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- For, it is by this time noticeable that, whatever befals, the Veneerings must give a dinner upon it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Checker: Wendy