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From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
BeringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
being joined in close association
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
ExceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
on one occasion
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
originateverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪt/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
others
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From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
having a point
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
by chance
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
any competition
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
restateverbUS /riˈsteɪt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
express in words
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
UnitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading America probably peopled from Asia.--Unity of the American Race.--The Eskimo, possibly, an Exception.--Range of the Several Groups.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us restate briefly the general conclusions there set forth.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In an earlier volume, "Pioneer Spaniards in North America," the probable origin of the native races of America has been discussed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In support of the latter opinion it is pointed out that Asia and America once were connected by a broad belt of land, now sunk {4} beneath the shallow Bering Sea.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is the universal opinion of scientific men that the people whom we call Indians did not originate in the Western World, but, in the far distant past, came upon this continent from another--from Europe, some say; from Asia, say others.
