used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
(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 It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
analogousadjectiveUS /əˈnæləɡəs/
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This I proved to be the case."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
an occurrence of something
From this reading This I proved to be the case."
CerebraladjectiveUS /ˈserəbrəl/
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
communicated in words
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
fellow-existences
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From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
how
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From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
of an obscure nature
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
PlantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
ProcessesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
established beyond doubt
From this reading This I proved to be the case."
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
express in words
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Darwin has thus expressed himself on this interesting question:
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
except if; if not
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
well-adapted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It has," he says, "always pleased me to exalt plants in the scale of organized beings, and I therefore felt especial pleasure in showing how many and what admirably well-adapted movements the tip of a root possesses....
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was impossible in accordance with the principle of evolution," he goes on to say, "to account for climbing plants having been developed in so many widely different groups, unless all plants possess some slight power of movement of an analogous kind.
but in spite of that
From this reading _The Cerebral Processes of Plants_ I find it good to think of plants as mysterious fellow-existences, about which the half is not yet known--to speculate on their psychological properties--on what has been called "The cerebral processes of plants."
