Chapter V

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From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

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From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

wild sheep of semidesert regions in central Asia

From this reading OVIS ARGALI OF MONGOLIA BY ST.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OVIS ARGALI OF MONGOLIA BY ST.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

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From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

mark as different

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

plural of “ewe” — a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

to an extreme degree

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

a state of high honor

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

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From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

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

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia

From this reading OVIS ARGALI OF MONGOLIA BY ST.

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OVIS ARGALI OF MONGOLIA BY ST.

and nothing more

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

the branch of anatomy that studies the bones of the vertebrate skeleton

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

sheep

From this reading OVIS ARGALI OF MONGOLIA BY ST.

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From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

by chance

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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From this reading OVIS ARGALI OF MONGOLIA BY ST.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

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From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He adds that in the poli group the horns are less massive at the base than the horns of the argali; and that the argali has never a ruff or mane.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

in spite of the fact that

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

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

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

precisely as stated

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

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

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading GEORGE LITTLEDALE The _Ovis argali_ is, thanks to his richly-coloured coat of reddish grey, an exceedingly handsome beast, but his horns, though more massive, lack the sweeping character which is the glory of the _Ovis poli_.

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From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was in the summer of 1889 that my wife and myself, accompanied by Mr. Whitbread and Mr. Cobbold, reached the Tabagatai Mountains in search of argali.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So like, however, are these great sheep of the Altai and the Pamir, that Dr. Günther, to whom I am deeply indebted for much valuable assistance, says that to distinguish between them ‘is a very hard nut to crack, and perhaps the only solution will be to find a distinction (if such exists) in the osteology of the ewes.’