Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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From this reading 1868.

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From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

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

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

plural of “affinity” — (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

the class of vertebrates that live on land but breed in water; frogs; toads; newts; salamanders; caecilians

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

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

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

the two together, not just one

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

rid of obstructions

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

without doubt or question

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

promote the growth of

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

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

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

lying between two extremes in time or space or state

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

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From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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 This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

Identical; not different.

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

term of address for a man

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

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

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it led to a lecture at the Royal Institution, on February 7, "On the Animals which are most nearly intermediate between Birds and Reptiles."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading [In 1868 he published five scientific memoirs, amongst them his classification of birds and "Remarks upon Archaeopteryx Lithographica" ("Proceedings of the Royal Society" 16 1868 pages 243-248).

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

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

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

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

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Of this branch of work Sir M. Foster says: (Obituary Notice "Proceedings of the Royal Society" volume 59):-- One great consequence of these researches was that science was enriched by a clear demonstration of the many and close affinities between reptiles and birds, so that the two henceforward came to be known under the joint title of Sauropsida, the amphibia being at the same time distinctly more separated from the reptiles, and their relations to fishes more clearly signified by the joint title of Ichthyopsida.

a late time of life

From this reading This creature, a bird with reptilian characters, was a suggestive object from which to popularise some of the far-reaching results of his many years' labour upon the morphology of both birds and reptiles.