adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
Armand
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From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
Blakeney
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From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
Chauvelin
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From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
how
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From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
St
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From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chauvelin no longer made any pretence to hold Armand by the arm.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Above all things, he knew when and how far he could trust a man to do either a sublime action or an essentially foolish one.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By temperament as well as by profession a spy, there was one subject at least which he had mastered thoroughly: that was the study of human nature.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though occasionally an exceptionally complex mental organisation baffled him--as in the case of Sir Percy Blakeney--he prided himself, and justly, too, on reading natures like that of Armand St. Just as he would an open book.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The excitable disposition of the Latin races he knew out and out; he knew exactly how far a sentimental situation would lead a young Frenchman like Armand, who was by disposition chivalrous, and by temperament essentially passionate.
