Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

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

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

superior development of one side of the body

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

past form of “dramatize” — put into dramatic form

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Simba had his replies ready made for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

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From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Simba had his replies ready made for him.

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From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

a particular point in time

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

not one, and not any

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

above and across; more than

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

any competition

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Simba had his replies ready made for him.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Simba had his replies ready made for him.

precisely, exactly

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

in a serious manner

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

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

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

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

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

the act of using

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

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

From this reading He was a skilled man at this, none more so; nevertheless he failed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.

a Caucasian

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SIMBA'S ADVENTURE In the course of the evening Winkleman, conceiving that the right moment had come, set himself seriously to establishing a dominance over these members of an inferior race.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For in the persons of Simba and Mali-ya-bwana he was dealing not with natives, but with another white man as shrewd and experienced as himself.

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

From this reading Kingozi had from the abundance of his knowledge foreseen exactly what methods and arguments the Bavarian would use, and in his final instructions he had dramatized almost exactly the scene that was now taking place.