B. Zaroff respects Rainsford and thinks that he will be a worthy opponent.
Zaroff knows Rainsford is intelligent and will be a worthy oppenent because he hasn't had one thus far in his game. He's heard of Rainsford and is aware of his celebrated status as a renowned big game hunter so he's confident in him.
an artistic and poetic movement or style using symbolic images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind. It originated in late 19th century France and Belgium, with important figures including Mallarmé, Maeterlinck, Verlaine, Rimbaud, and Redon.
I've just read today's paper. It's amazing how much of it is composed of advertisements. My mother's first move is to scan the paper's pages for ladies' sales. My father's preference is the editorial section; he diligently reads the editor's columns. He's especially interested in readers' comments and their reactions. I'm a sports fan myself. Doesn't the World Series brand of baseball appeal you? I can't imagine anyone refusing to follow sports; but, then, neither can imagine being interested in the day's sale.