used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
(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 All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
Anthropoidnoun
person who resembles a nonhuman primate
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
ApesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
a social unit living together
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of these have no tails.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
how
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From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
man-like
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From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
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 They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
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 They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
the force of workers available
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading They are the highest members of the monkey family, and are like men in a good many ways.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
not any; not one
From this reading Some of these have no tails.
not one, and not any
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of these have no tails.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
Others
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From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these have no tails.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading Some of these have no tails.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these have no tails.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
the act of using
From this reading Others have long tails, but none of them have learned how to use these as ropes to swing on from tree limbs.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This is the meaning of the name we give them, that of Anthropoid Apes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All monkeys have thinking powers, which they show in various ways, but the best thinkers among them are those known as man-like monkeys.
