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From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
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From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
a young person of either sex
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
classifyverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪ/
arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
rid of obstructions
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
ELEMENTSnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
explanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Who made them?
engage in
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
MYTHnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
naïve
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From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
ORIGINnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
relating to human society and its members
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORIGIN AND ELEMENTS OF MYTH =289.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Who made them?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
unenlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnenˈlaɪtənd/
not enlightened; ignorant
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
unveilverbUS /ənˈveɪl/
remove the veil from
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (1) _Explanatory myths_ are the outcome of naïve guesses at the truth, of mistaken and superstitious attempts to satisfy the curiosity of primitive and unenlightened peoples, to unveil the mysteries of existence, make clear the facts of the universe and the experiences of life, to account for religious rites and social customs of which the origin is forgotten, to teach the meaning and the history of things.
which person or people
From this reading Who made them?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There are certain questions that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world and what is man?
æsthetic
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From this reading Kinds of Myth.= If we classify the preceding stories according to the reason of their existence, we observe that they are of two kinds,--explanatory and æsthetic.
