adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
FAMILIARadjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
FRANKadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
individualities
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From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
MULLER'SnounUS /ˈmʌlərz/
possessive form of “muller” — Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
prototypesnounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪps/
plural of “prototype” — a standard or typical example
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
Solitudes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Solitudes are favourable to the production of strongly marked individualities.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR The study of the conflicting elements which go to make up a character like that of Frank Muller, however fascinating it might prove, is not one which can be attempted in detail here.
whittles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The companionship of highly developed men, on the contrary, whittles individualities away; the difference between their growth being the difference between the growth of a tree on a plain and a tree in the forest.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But those who have lived in the wild places of the earth will be acquainted with its prototypes, more especially in the countries where a handful of a superior race rule over the dense thousands of an inferior.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Such a character in its developed form is fortunately well-nigh impossible in a highly civilised country, for the dead weight of the law would crush it back to the level of the human mass around it.
