intrigue
verb (used with object)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate.
had been intriguing
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past perfect progressiveof intrigue.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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It was found that some of the petty kings of Lower Egypt had been intriguing with Taharka, and their cities were severely dealt with.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Harley had been intriguing on both sides of the field.
From A History of the Four Georges, Volume I by Justin McCarthy
During his absence from home the old Assyrian party, who disliked the emperor because of Babylonian sympathies, had been intriguing regarding the succession to the throne.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Essex had been intriguing with the Scottish king, but to what extent James knew of and encouraged his enterprise is unknown.
From A Short History of Scotland by Andrew Lang
In 1708 she was forced to dismiss Harley, who, with the aid of Mrs Masham, had been intriguing against the government and projecting the creation of a third party.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various
