august

Darlington Hallでいよいよ大事な会議が始まりました。
But I recall Lord Darlington opening the discussions by formally welcoming the guests, before going on to outline the strong moral case for a relaxing of various aspects of the Versailles treaty, emphasizing the great suffering he had himself witnessed in Germany. Of course, I had heard these same sentiments expressed by his lordship on many occasions before, but such was the depth of conviction with which he spoke in this august setting that I could not help but be moved afresh.
大文字で始まる "August" しか知らないので "august" で引っ掛かりました。辞書を見ます。
・Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary: marked by majestic dignity or grandeur: her august lineage: We visited their august mansion and expansive grounds.
・V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary: majestic, imposing, dignified, honorable, venerable, noble, regal, impressive: The large and august courtroom made everyone act more seriously and respectfully.
Tips: August often indicates something or someone of high social rank or importance. For a memory trick, think of august people with high social rank or importance attending a daytime party in the month of August. How would they dress? Most likely in suits since they are "high society," so they will look sweaty and uncomfortable, which is ironic and funny.
"august" は私に縁のない単語の様ですが、小説を読むには覚えていた方が良いでしょう。