used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
a person who is in charge
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
approval
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
wanted intensely
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
dupesnounUS /duːps/
plural of “dupe” — a person who is tricked or swindled
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
Fifine
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From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
Hawkesworth
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From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
be the source of pain
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
jointedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪntəd/
having joints or jointed segments
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
Lisette
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From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
machinationnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃən/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
the force of workers available
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
oe
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From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
others
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From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
a human being
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
sopverbUS /sɑːp/
give a conciliatory gift or bribe to
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
Sophia
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From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
carry out
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
in or at that place or location
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
male cat
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To mould the fate of Tom Maitland at Cambridge, and of Sophia in town, and both to his own profit, fulfilled his sense of power.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
UNMASKEDverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
uvres
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From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The more ingenious the machination they have contrived, the nicer the calculations and the more narrow the point on which success turns, the sweeter is the sop to their vanity.
which person or people
From this reading UNMASKED There are men who find as much pleasure in the intrigue as in the fruits of the intrigue; who take huge credit for their own finesse and others' folly, and find a chief part of their good in watching, as from a raised seat, the movements of their dupes, astray in a maze of their planting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hawkesworth was of this class; and it was with feelings such as these that he saw his nicely jointed plans revolving to the end he desired.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To receive Lisette and Fifine in the same apartment within the hour; to divide the rebel and the minister by a door; to turn the scruple of one person to the hurt of another, and know both to be ignorant--these are feats on which they hug themselves as fondly as on the substantial rewards which crown their man[oe]uvres.
