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From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
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From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
(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 It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
anthropologicaladjectiveUS /ˌænθrəpəˈlɑːdʒəkəl/
of or concerned with the science of anthropology
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
BurialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
DivisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
put on clothes
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
FunctionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
Habitations
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From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
ten 10s
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
a message received and understood
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
MarriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
as might be expected
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
absolutely essential
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
and nothing more
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
OrnamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
any competition
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
RecentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
Roggeveen
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From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
SourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Sources of Information_: History, Recent Remains, Living Memory—_Mode of Life_: Habitations, Food, Dress and Ornament—_Social Life_: Divisions, Wars, Marriages, Burial Customs, Social Functions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It becomes in particular essential to collect all possible information about the present people; not only for its intrinsic anthropological interest, but in order to find if any links connect them with the great builders, or if we must look for an earlier race.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
which person or people
From this reading The first European to see it was a Dutch Admiral named Roggeveen, who came upon it on Easter Day, 1722, during his search for another and mysterious island known as Davis or David’s Island.[25] He concluded that it was not the place for which he was looking, christened it Easter Island, and went further afield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has been seen that any knowledge which exists on the island with regard to the origin of the monuments is of the most vague description, and it is therefore necessary, in the attempt to solve the problem, to rely principally on indirect evidence.
a late time of life
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
but in spite of that
From this reading As a first step in the search the scientist naturally turns to the most ancient accounts which he can find describing the island, its inhabitants, and remains; these are not yet two hundred years old.
