Chapter VI · Chapter 6

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

(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 On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly)

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

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From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

force somebody to do something

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

plural of “conspiracy” — a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

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From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

force to leave (an office)

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

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From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

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From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

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From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

with low volume

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

a safe place

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

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From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

that is looked for

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

incite to commit a crime or an evil deed

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Peschiera had not been so inactive as he had appeared to Harley and the reader.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

without scruples or principles

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

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From this reading These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His object was to compel Riccabocca into assenting to the count's marriage with Violante, or, failing that, to ruin all chance of his kinsman's restoration.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

(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 These his former connection with the Carbonari enabled him to track to their refuge in London; and his knowledge of the characters he had to deal with fitted him well for the villanous task he undertook.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Quietly and secretly he had sought out, amongst the most needy and unprincipled of his own countrymen, those whom he could suborn to depose to Riccabocca's participation in plots and conspiracies against the Austrian dominion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the contrary, he had prepared the way for his ultimate design, with all the craft and the unscrupulous resolution which belonged to his nature.