used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
AryannounUS /ˈɑːriən/
(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
despotnounUS /ˈdespət/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
DURGO
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From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
divisible by two
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
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 That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
not any; not one
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
any competition
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Almost, that is, but not quite, for Durgo had no notion that any individual of his tribe should be as clever as himself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly the strain of Arab blood in him sharpened his intellectual faculties, and made him ambitious to play a leading part in the history of his tribe.
precisely as stated
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the members of it were savages mattered very little, since he had been educated in the lore of the ruling race, and could raise them sooner or later almost to his own level.
a Caucasian
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to be a despot, and rule from an autocratic throne.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DURGO, THE DETECTIVE As has been seen, Durgo was no ordinary man, and even had he been white instead of black, would have passed for a clever member of the Aryan race.
