used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
(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 had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
a cherished desire
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
subject to appointment
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
fearless and daring
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
farsightedadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrˈsaɪtəd/
able to see distant objects clearly
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
FELIX
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From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
set up or found
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
ingratiated
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From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading He had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
schemernounUS /ˈskiːmər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
that is looked for
From this reading He had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
SUPERSTITIONnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A bold schemer of unbounded ambition, determined to allow no obstacle to stand in his way, he was at the same time both subtle and farsighted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had sought to draw to him all those who were prominent and powerful in the state.
which person or people
From this reading THE SUPERSTITION OF COUNT FELIX Among those who found no sleep that night was Count Felix himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had ingratiated himself with the old Duke, who by word had virtually appointed him his successor.
a late time of life
From this reading For years he had been preparing for this hour.
