used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
cataloguedverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡd/
past form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
disconcertverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/
cause to feel embarrassment
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
a state of high honor
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
not accessible to view
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
impossibilities
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From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
malefactorsnounUS /ˈmæləfæktərz/
plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let him see a face for five minutes, and it is enough.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But his specialty, his triumph, his glory, is a memory of faces, so prodigious as to exceed belief.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His audacity and coolness, however, render it impossible to disconcert him; and being possessed of immense personal strength, hidden under a most meagre appearance, he has never hesitated to confront the most daring of malefactors.
unlikelihoodnoun
the improbability of a specified outcome
From this reading The impossibilities of place, the unlikelihood of circumstances, the most incredible disguises will not lead him astray.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Its possessor is catalogued, and will be recognised at any time.
