used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
anew
From this reading Human society had begun to attract him again.
in addition
From this reading He also had a half-crazy pleasure in wearing the mask himself.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
AnthropologicaladjectiveUS /ˌænθrəpəˈlɑːdʒəkəl/
of or concerned with the science of anthropology
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Human society had begun to attract him again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Human society had begun to attract him again.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
divisible by two
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
the act of departing
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
half-crazy
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From this reading He also had a half-crazy pleasure in wearing the mask himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
not accessible to view
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Human society had begun to attract him again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He also had a half-crazy pleasure in wearing the mask himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
Huckaby
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From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human society had begun to attract him again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
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 had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading He also had a half-crazy pleasure in wearing the mask himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
North-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He also had a half-crazy pleasure in wearing the mask himself.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
Quixtus
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From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
saturnineadjective
bitter or scornful
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
SocietiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading He had gradually, in spite of his preoccupation, resumed his interest in his favourite pursuit, and, though he knew his learned friends to be villains at heart, he enjoyed their learned and even their lighter conversation.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He also had a half-crazy pleasure in wearing the mask himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not long after this Quixtus announced to Huckaby his intention of going to Paris to attend a small Congress of the Anthropological Societies of the North-West of France, to which he, as president of the Anthropological Society of London, had been invited.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It afforded him saturnine amusement to speculate on the corruption that lay hidden beneath the fair exterior of men and women.
