used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
how long something has existed
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
in addition
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
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 _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
anthropologistsnounUS /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “anthropologist” — a social scientist who specializes in anthropology
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
brutes
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
cannibalismnounUS /ˈkænəbəlɪzəm/
the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
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 _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
set up or found
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
head-hunting
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From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
MalaysnounUS /məˈleɪz/
plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
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 Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
Mousterians
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From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
Polynesians
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From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
any competition
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
only a very short time before
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
to-day
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From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There must have been from the very first, along the various lines of human ascent, a premium on the qualities of mind, on the rudiments of human character, and on the refined tendencies of the best of men as we know them to-day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have protested against this point of view on what I believe to be very good grounds, namely, that modern man could not have ascended from a group of brutes.
which person or people
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a sprinkling of fine characteristics is observed by travelers who study the most primitive races of mankind with a sympathetic attitude of mind; many are discovered among the Malays, despite their head-hunting propensities, and delightful traits of character are found among the Polynesians, despite their occasional cannibalism.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is in this sympathetic also appreciative state of mind that the author of the present work approaches his subject, the Mousterians, a very ancient and primitive branch of the human race.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It has been the tendency of certain anthropologists, of most popular writers, and of most artists in Europe and America to represent the men of the Old Stone Age as scarcely raised above the level of the brutes.
