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From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
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From this reading THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYTHS =296.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The principal theories of the distribution of myths are as follows:
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
DISTRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYTHS =296.
explanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The principal theories of the distribution of myths are as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
guisesnounUS /ˈɡaɪzəz/
plural of “guise” — an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
MYTHSnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYTHS =296.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
not one, and not any
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYTHS =296.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal theories of the distribution of myths are as follows:
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
ResemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
resemblancesnounUS /riˈzemblənsəz/
plural of “resemblance” — similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
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 The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (1) That the resemblances between the myths of different nations are purely _accidental_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYTHS =296.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
TheoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — 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 Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The difficulty lies not so much in accounting for the similarity of thought or material in different stories, as for the resemblance in isolated incidents and in the arrangement of incidents or plot.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
unveilsverbUS /ənˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “unveil” — remove the veil from
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
æsthetic
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From this reading Theories of Resemblance.= Several theories of the appearance of the same explanatory or æsthetic myth under various guises, in lands remote one from another, have been advanced; but none of them fully unveils the mystery.
