Chapter 12 of Civilization in the United States is here in full — 471 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 12 of Civilization in the United States is here in full — 471 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A. No. * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice? A. No. * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable? A. Yes.
Chapter 12 of Civilization in the United States is here in full — 471 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
lack of equality
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?”
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
easily perceived; easy to become aware of
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?”
giving satisfaction
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
In this reading “* * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. No.
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
the state or fact of existing
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
characteristic of humanity
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
lack of equality
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
engage in
From this reading * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
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 * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
not any; not one
From this reading A. No.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
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From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
easily perceived; easy to become aware of
From this reading * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
giving satisfaction
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading * * * * * Q. Do physical characteristics make the members of the several races recognizable?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading * * * * * Q. Does the theory of the inequality of human races offer a satisfactory explanation of the existence of race-prejudice?
an affirmative
From this reading A. Yes.
Chapter 12 of Civilization in the United States by Harold [Editor] Stearns holds 471 sentences, grouped into 95 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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