Chapter XVI

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From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

(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 While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

of the greatest importance

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

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From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

of short duration or distance

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

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From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

have the idea for

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

deem to be

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

close interaction

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

in or to another place

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

divisible by two

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

at any time

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

engage in

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

not any; not one

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

on one occasion

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

almost; nearly

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

any competition

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

To recall to mind.

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

located far away spatially

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

only a very short time before

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

the environmental condition

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

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From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

not known

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

without scruples or principles

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I have said elsewhere that the total population of Aïr at the present time is made up of 5,000 Tuaregs.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

during the time that

From this reading While, further, it may be well to remember that they are the remnant descendants of a race that was once crafty and able in war; indeed, even in the present day, they consider themselves the aristocrats of the land, and look down with scarcely veiled contempt on all negro tribes.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading If one is to judge these Tuaregs fairly, one must try to conceive their surroundings and realise the all-important fact that they are practically wild people in a wild land that lies remote and unknown, and that they have had no advantages to influence them to be aught but wholly primitive.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE TUAREGS OF AÏR Before concluding this narrative I would like to make brief reference to the native inhabitants of Aïr.

but in spite of that

From this reading And they are strange people—the strangest race I have ever come in contact with— independent, haughty, daring, unscrupulous, and lazy in leisure, yet fit to rank among the finest travellers and camel-riders in the world.