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From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
AryannounUS /ˈɑːriən/
(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
Aryans
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From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
CarthagenounUS /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/
an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
CaucasiannounUS /kɔːˈkeɪʒən/
a Caucasian
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
colonisationnoun
the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
complexioned
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From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
Cyrenaica
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From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
golden-haired
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From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
GREEKSnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
HellenicadjectiveUS /həˈlenɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
Hellenised
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From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
IberiannounUS /aɪˈbɪriən/
a native or inhabitant of Iberia in the Caucasus
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
Mykenæan
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From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
NILEnounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
peninsulas
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From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
Phœnicians
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From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
a light shade of red
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
any competition
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
in the near future
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This Hellenic spirit first made itself felt in Africa through the Greek colonies of the Cyrenaica.
in the direction of
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Therefore, following the line of least resistance, Greece planted her first African colonies between Egypt on the east and the settlements of the Phœnicians (Carthage) on the west.
at the time that
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREEKS INTEREST EUROPE IN THE NILE QUESTION The second division of the Caucasian species of man (the Iberian being the first) was the Aryan,--a race of golden-haired, pink and white complexioned people, with eyes that are blue, gray, or violet.[5] The Aryans first came into Greece as barbarians and destroyers, but were soon conquered by the preceding Iberian Mykenæan civilisation, on which they built up that Hellenic art and knowledge which are the foundations of European civilisation at the present day.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The power of Egypt long withstood attempts at Greek colonisation, though in quite early days Hellenic or Hellenised Europeans were employed by the rulers of Egypt as mercenary soldiers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Greece, when it became conscious of a world beyond its peninsulas and islands, was strongly drawn towards Africa.
