used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
(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 But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
Cambyses
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From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
despotnounUS /ˈdespət/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
divisible by two
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
promote over another
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
fellow-man
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From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
how
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From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
PersiansnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒənz/
plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
by chance
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
precisely, exactly
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
suretynounUS /ˈʃʊrəti/
something clearly established
From this reading But how could the life of such a foreign adventurer be accepted as surety for the sons of the highest Persians in the realm?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading This man's coming seemed as if it might possibly give him back the treasure he had believed was lost and more than lost.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Such is the effect produced by real manly dignity, superior culture and the consciousness of a right to freedom, on the mind even of a tyrant.
precisely as stated
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
belonging to which person
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But there was something beside all this, that had helped to win Cambyses' favor for the Athenian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With them he was a man speaking to his fellow-man, instead of a despot speaking with creatures whose very existence was the plaything of his own caprice.
