Of course he had not undressed; his life was too strenuous for mere formalities.

Don't be led away by the mere formalities of the opening day of the inquest.

You will remember that you have never at home been harassed about religious observances or mere formalities.

These gatherings are usually mere formalities, where incumbent directors get re-elected with 99% of the vote.

The consolation; which he offers come from the depths of his soul, and are not mere formalities in the way of his profession.

There are one or two small things-mereformalities-whichI must arrange with you.

"Nothing whatever, my Lady; mere formalities, which can wait till to-morrow or next day, if you wish it."