used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
aggregatenounUS /ˈæɡrəɡət/
the whole amount
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRAPHIC SYSTEMS AND LITERATURE.
anthropologistsnounUS /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “anthropologist” — a social scientist who specializes in anthropology
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
attainsverbUS /əˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
decriedverbUS /dɪˈkraɪd/
inflected form of “decry” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
emanating from God
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
generalizationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “generalization” — reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
GRAPHICadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading GRAPHIC SYSTEMS AND LITERATURE.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading INTRODUCTORY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
linguisticsnounUS /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
the scientific study of language
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading GRAPHIC SYSTEMS AND LITERATURE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
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 Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
oraladjectiveUS /ˈɔːrəl/
using speech rather than writing
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
over-hasty
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From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
philologists
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From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
SYSTEMSnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading GRAPHIC SYSTEMS AND LITERATURE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too frequently one hears among anthropologists the claims of linguistics decried, and the many blunders and over-hasty generalizations of philologists quoted as good reasons for the neglect or distrust of their branch.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The intellectual development of a nation attains its fullest expression in language, oral or written.
