used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
carefully weighed
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
Croiseuil
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From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
greatly pleased
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
diplomatistnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
emissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
immediately past
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
the force of workers available
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
on one occasion
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
at the time that
From this reading When Gaunt first went to West Africa, the Baron was a high official of the Free State, and he was mainly responsible for the carrying out of the late King’s decree that rubber must be got, and that the method of obtaining it need not be considered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
which person or people
From this reading It was a congenial task, for as he made money for his master, so did he line his own pockets, and the time came when he could return to Belgium a man of wealth, and covered with the honors that the King delighted to confer upon those who had succeeded in sending to him the millions which he needed for the pursuit of his life of vice.
belonging to which person
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Many of them had spent varying periods of time in that country, and had returned without the sense of honor which they may once have possessed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been impossible to choose a more suitable emissary than the Baron de Croiseuil for the task of dealing with John Gaunt, for he was an astute diplomatist, and entirely devoid of scruples.
a late time of life
From this reading During the last few years there had grown up in Belgium a group of men whose prosperity was solely due to the Congo.
