used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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in addition
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The "hatchet face" one type, the "round head" another, and the month they were born in--an important clue as to temperament.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
brought into existence
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
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cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
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a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
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cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
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curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
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detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
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opinion or judgment
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The "hatchet face" one type, the "round head" another, and the month they were born in--an important clue as to temperament.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE WOLF HOUND'S NEW MASTER Far famed detectives have lived in all ages, but it remained for the modern operative to enlarge the perspective.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading The "hatchet face" one type, the "round head" another, and the month they were born in--an important clue as to temperament.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
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IntuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
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an artist of consummate skill
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the force of workers available
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
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one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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to a great degree or extent
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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prenataladjectiveUS /priˈneɪtəl/
occurring or existing before birth
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primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
pugnounUS /pʌɡ/
small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
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qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE WOLF HOUND'S NEW MASTER Far famed detectives have lived in all ages, but it remained for the modern operative to enlarge the perspective.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The "hatchet face" one type, the "round head" another, and the month they were born in--an important clue as to temperament.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
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not in physical motion
From this reading Intuition still ruled as a first qualification, but the real prime requisite changed to "knowledge of men."
successive (without a break)
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temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "hatchet face" one type, the "round head" another, and the month they were born in--an important clue as to temperament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "hatchet face" one type, the "round head" another, and the month they were born in--an important clue as to temperament.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Not only their cunning but the whites of their eyes and the shapes of their heads.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
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