used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
di
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From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
Harley
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From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
L'Estrange
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From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
Leslie
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From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
Negra
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From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
Randal
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From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He could not conceive that the indolent Harley could be a match for his own restless activity and dogged perseverance.
Riccabocca
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From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
carry out
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On the contrary, he was too confident of his powers of intrigue not to take a delight in their exercise.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
Violante
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From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any one could be more surprised at seeing Lord L'Estrange at the house of Madame di Negra that evening than the fair hostess herself, it was Randal Leslie.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
which person or people
From this reading But Randal Leslie was not one of those who shrink from an intellectual combat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Something instinctively told him that this visit threatened interference with whatever might be his ultimate projects in regard to Riccabocca and Violante.
