202
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From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
203
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From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
AlgerianounUS /ælˈdʒɪriə/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
(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 _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
in addition
From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
Atlantidesnoun
(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
AtlantisnounUS /ætˈlæntɪs/
according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
a line of approach
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
Bourguignat's
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From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
cannot
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From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
Daux
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From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
true confidential information
From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
dolmennoun
a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
du
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From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
Fergusson's
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From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
l'Afrique
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From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
LibyansnounUS /ˈlɪbiːənz/
plural of “libyan” — a native or inhabitant of Libya
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
Mago
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From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
make reference to
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
migrationsnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃənz/
plural of “migration” — the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
mistrustfuladjectiveUS /mɪˈstrʌstfəl/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
MonumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
mégalithiques
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From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
nord
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From this reading The details are drawn from Bourguignat's _Monuments mégalithiques du nord de l'Afrique_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
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 I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
sacrificingverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
express in words
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
scorpionsnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiənz/
plural of “scorpion” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading M. Daux also gives a description of a similar temple.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
tumulusnoun
(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
From this reading I have represented Mago as sacrificing in a dolmen in the form of a covered avenue below a tumulus.
precisely as stated
From this reading I profess, however, that I am very far from accepting Bourguignat's theory about rude stone monuments being arranged in the form of serpents, scorpions, and other figures; I am altogether mistrustful of the accounts of prehistoric temples, and am quite of Fergusson's opinion, that these monuments are comparatively modern.--_Page 202._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Atlantides._--To my mind there is nothing improbable in the idea of the existence of an inland sea in Algeria which is suggested by the text. I cannot, however, say so much for the existence of Atlantis, but while speaking of the migrations of the Libyans, it seemed consistent to mention all the ancient traditions that relate to them.--_Page 203._
