the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
(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 He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Enough.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
how
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From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
Hubert
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From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
I'll
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From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
Jacopo
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From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading KING JOHN.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING JOHN.
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 He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
express in words
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
(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 I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could be merry now: Hubert, I love thee; Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee: Remember."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew how unceasingly the eyes of the Councils, through their agents, were on the movements of those in whom they took an interest, and he was far from feeling all the advantage circumstances had seemingly thrown in his way.
windings
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From this reading Jacopo was deeply practised in the windings of Venetian deceit.
