Appreciation Sentence Examples

Rita began to clap in appreciation of his performance.

It was a selfish thought, showing no appreciation for everything they had done.

He found yet another appreciation for her.

I guess sometimes a man doesn't show much appreciation for what he has.

On the 31st of August of the same year a series of proposals upon the currency question was submitted to congress by the president, whose real object was to counteract the too rapid appreciation of the inconvertible paper money.

Stimulated by this, he brought out his Neun Bucher preussischer Geschichte (1847-48), a work which, chiefly owing to the nature of the subject, makes severe demands on the attention of the reader - he is the "Dryasdust" of Carlyle's Frederick; but in it he laid the foundation for the modern appreciation of the founders of the Prussian state.

It shows me that I could express my appreciation of beautiful and poetic ideas in clear and animated language.

C. Geographical Distribution The study of the extinct organisms of any country leads to a proper appreciation of its existing flora and fauna; while, on the other hand, a due consideration of the plants and animals which may predominate within its bounds cannot fail to throw more or less light on the changes it has in the course of ages undergone.

He watched their work with appreciation, astonished by Sirian's ingenuity.

It placed on record "its cordial appreciation of the efforts of those governments and institutions which have already supported cotton-growing in their respective colonies."

The true method of science which he possessed forced him to condemn as useless the entire form which Schelling's and Hegel's expositions had adopted, especially the dialectic method of the latter, whilst his love of art and beauty, and his appreciation of moral purposes, revealed to him the existence of a transphenomenal world of values into which no exact science could penetrate.

He eyed her from head to toe with an open appreciation that brought warmth to her face.

He had no artistic appreciation of the subject he discussed, and he mistook cause for effect in asserting that the decline in public morality was due to the flagrant indecency of the stage.

In this, indeed, as in other cases, it may be said that the emperor was guided less by any abstract principles than by a common-sense appreciation of the needs and possibilities of the moment.

That was as close to praise as she was likely to get from him and she smiled her appreciation.

Clive showed his appreciation of Hastings's merits by appointing him in 1758 to the important post of resident at the court of Murshidabad.

This album was an all-covers album, showing off Stone's appreciation for soul and blues music.

Alex stared in amazed appreciation.

He stopped and whistled his appreciation.

Oldham's verse is rugged, and his rhymes often defective, but he met with a generous appreciation from Dryden, whose own satiric bent was perhaps influenced by his efforts.

The development of the " structure theory " in about 1860 brought in its train an appreciation of the chemical structure of the derivatives of benzene.

It is unnecessary here to dwell on the precautions which can only be conveniently acquired by experience; a sound appreciation of analytical methods is only possible after the reactions and characters of individual substances have been studied, and we therefore refer the reader to the articles on the particular elements and compounds for more information on this subject.

Although the light thrown upon ancient conditions of life and thought has destroyed much that sometimes seems vital for the Old Testament, it has brought into relief a more permanent and indisputable appreciation of its significance, and it is gradually dispelling that pseudo-scientific literalism which would fetter the greatest of ancient Oriental writings with an insistence upon the verity of historical facts.

No doubt these gifts are sweet little tokens of appreciation.

When Martha inquired about licensing the nighties in the USA, I knew I had found somebody with the same appreciation and passion for the nighties as my customers have.

The restaurant offers numerous themed events, such as an all-you-can-eat brunch, and beer appreciation night, where participants learn everything there is to know about beer.

Inviting Alex to visit this farm sounded more like a payback than a gesture of appreciation.

To the former he owes his appreciation of exact investigation and a complete knowledge of the aims of science, to the latter an equal admiration for the great circle of ideas which had been diffused by the teaching of Fichte, Schelling and Hegel.

A just appreciation of the genius and the writings of Propertius is made sensibly more difficult by the condition in which his works have come down to us.

The determination with which this remarkable race has maintained its mountain stronghold through a long series of ages has hitherto met with scant appreciation in the outside world.

For this he wrote the first adequate account in German of the Darwinian theory of natural selection, which drew a warm letter of appreciation from Darwin himself.

At the beginning of the session of 1919 he was elected vice-chairman of the party, and he took a considerable share in debate, speaking with a moderation and appreciation of the standpoint of other classes not always manifested by Labour members.

His Gentle Shepherd, by its directness of impression and its appreciation of country life, anticipates the attitude of the school which broke with neo-classical tradition.

For the appreciation of the sounds made by these stridulators, the ants are furnished with delicate organs of hearing (chordotonal organs) in the head, in the three thoracic and two of the abdominal segments and in the shins of the legs.

But with Wagner, just as there are people who have never tried to follow a sonata but who have been awakened by his music-dramas to a sense of the possibilities of serious music, so there are lovers of music who avow that they owe to Wagner their appreciation of poetry.

Baronius, the ecclesiastical historian, was one of the first to visit the new discovery, and his Annals in more than one place evidence his just appreciation of its importance.

From the Russian point of view, Elizabeth's greatness as a statesman consists in her steady appreciation of Russian interests, and her determination to promote them at all hazards.

From this springs his high appreciation of specific medicines.

Some of his speeches in Great Britain, coming as they did from a French-Canadian, and revealing delicate appreciation of British sentiment and thorough comprehension of the genius of British institutions, excited great interest and enthusiasm, while one or two impassioned speeches in the Canadian parliament during the Boer war profoundly influenced opinion in Canada and had a pronounced effect throughout the empire.

You grunt in appreciation and wipe snot from your nose with the back of your hand.

Exposition, criticism, appreciation, is work for second-rate minds.

As the visual acuity reduces appreciation of color also becomes impaired.

Ask a jeweler to show you diamonds set in both colors of metal to give you a better appreciation of the overall effect.

Many instances might be given of appreciation of and response to other changes in the environment by the growing parts of plants; among them we may mention the opening and closing of flowers during the days of their expansion.

The manufacture, modelling and painting of faience objects, and the making of inlays in many materials were also familiar to Aegean craftsmen, who show in all their best work a strong sense of natural form and an appreciation of ideal balance and decorative effect, such as are seen in the best products of later Hellenic art.

Moreover, the work was intended to be in one act, and is now so performed at Bayreuth; and, although it is very long for a one-act opera, this is certainly the only form which does justice to Wagner's conception.1 Spohr's appreciation of Der fliegende Hollander is a remarkable point in musical history; and his criticism that Wagner's style (in Tannhauser) " lacked rounded periods " shows the best effect of that style on a well-disposed contemporary mind.

Haller occupied in the new university of Gottingen (founded 1737) a position corresponding to that of Boerhaave at Leiden, and in like manner influenced a very large circle of pupils, The appreciation of his work in physiology belongs to the history of that science; we are only concerned here with its influence on medicine.

His works are marked by admirable appreciation of nature, and by a rare understanding of wave-form and colour and of the subtleties of atmospheric effect; and as a sea-painter he may fairly be regarded as almost without a rival.

His letters show that he had a very sincere love for, and an enlightened appreciation of, good literature.

John Burroughs's Camping and Tramping with Roosevelt (Boston, 1907) is an appreciation of Roosevelt as a naturalist.

The paraphrases were received with great applause, even by those who had little appreciation for Erasmus.

There is a selection of Gratry's writings and appreciation of his style by the Abbe Pichot, in Pages choisies des Grands Ecrivains series, published by Armand-Colin (1897).

There is no sign of any intimate knowledge of ancient or scholastic thought; to the doctrines of Spinoza, Leibnitz, Malebranche, Norris, the attitude is one of indifference or lack of appreciation, but the influence of Descartes and specially of Locke is evident throughout.

Among his publications are Characters and Characteristics of William Law (1893); Bunyan Characters (3 vols., 1894); Samuel Rutherford (1894); An Appreciation of Jacob Behmen (1895) Lancelot Andrewes and his Private Devotions (1895); Bible Characters (7 vols., 1897); Santa Teresa (1897); Father John of Cronstadt (1898); An Appreciation of Browne's Religio Medici (1898); Cardinal Newman, An Appreciation (1901).

A few young men were beginning to show appreciation.

The mothers in the study also expressed appreciation for the groups.

The emphasis of this tasting is on learning the basics of whiskey appreciation.

Its mission is " to foster a greater appreciation for trees and to promote the research, technology and practice of professional arboriculture " .

Many visitors bookmark the site, and e-mails to MKHA members express pleasure and appreciation at the work done by so many volunteers.

The crumbling pastry, sharp lemon and sweet quince coulis were a delight, and we cooed with appreciation.

Gerry Winter's politically courageous action did not get the appreciation it deserved.

In all, it seems a pointless digression that does little for our appreciation of the film.

Students will gain an appreciation of the role of engineering geology in the development of the built environment.

So there is little immediate feedback, satisfaction or appreciation.

L.S.D. - causes pleasure and a magnified appreciation of the awesome immensity of reality.

With increasing appreciation of quality of use, we anticipate growing intolerance of poor quality of use in all domains of human computer interaction.

But then, his selection had more to do with his appreciation of greased palms than of greased locomotive axles.

Justly reproved, I commend any business which encourages the appreciation of Britain's waterways deserves support, not carping.

A presentation of the Doctor Who appreciation society with guests Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Paul Darrow, plus more to be announced.

By giving him a Red Button, or button of the highest rank, a Peacock's Feather, the order of the Double Dragon, a patent of nobility to his ancestors for three generations, and the title of Junior Guardian of the heir apparent, the Chinese showed their appreciation of his manifold and great services; while under the seal of the British government there were bestowed upon him the orders of C.M.G.

That such adjustment shall take place postulates on the part of the plant a kind of perception or appreciation of the changing conditions which affect it.

P. Tate and others has resulted in quite a new appreciation of the tribal origin of the great conglomeration of Baluch peoples.

In this summary the leading factors which have contributed to a correct appreciation of organic compounds have so far been considered historically, but instead of continuing this method it has been thought advisable to present an epitome of present-day conclusions, not chronologically, but as exhibiting the principles and subject-matter of our science.

Thus in social relationships we speak of "instinctive" liking or distrust; we are told that the Greeks had "instinctive" appreciation of art; we hear of an instinct of reverence or "instinctive" beliefs.

As a result of this left-handed censure, a counter-demonstration was organized, led by Sir Bartle Frere, and a public address, signed by over 370,000 persons, was presented to Lord Milner expressing high appreciation of the services rendered by him in Africa to the crown and empire.

On the sources see Hendrik Marczali, Ungarns Geschichtsquellen im Zeitalter des Arpdden (Berlin, 1882); Kaindl, Studien zu den ungarischen Geschichtsquellen (Vienna, 1894-1902); and, for a general appreciation, Mangold, Pragmatic History of the Hungarians (in Mag., 5th ed., Budapest, 1907).

An appreciation of the issues of the Reformation - or Protestant revolt, as it might be more exactly called - depends therefore upon an understanding of the development of the papal monarchy, the nature of its claims, the relations it established with the civil powers, the abuses which developed in it and the attempts to rectify them, the sources of friction between the Church and the government, and finally the process by which certain of the European states threw off their allegiance to the Christian commonwealth, of which they had so long formed a part.

The varied sources of his work and its worthlessness as a transcript of actual Celtic poems do not alter the fact that he produced a work of art which by its deep appreciation of natural beauty and the melancholy tenderness of its treatment of the ancient legend did more than any single work to bring about the romantic movement in European, and especially in German, literature.

Like many other predominantly religious characters, he had no appreciation of poetic beauty; and if we may believe one anecdote related of him, at a time when every one made verses, he affected ignorance of the most elementary rules of prosody.

There is no doubt much of valuable suggestion to be found in the philosophic system, or rather the conglomerate of systems, which pass to-day under the name of theosophy; and probably much has been done by means of its propaganda to popularize Eastern thought in the West, and in the East to reawaken a truer appreciation of its own philosophic treasures; but however that may be, the serious student would be well advised to seek his information and his inspiration from the fountain-heads of the theosophists' doctrines, which are all easily accessible in translations; and to avoid the confusions and errors of writers who in most cases have but a superficial if any knowledge of the original languages and systems from which their doctrine has been arbitrarily culled.

From that time he pursued a successful career in home and foreign policy, and greatly improved the financial amd military position of his country; while his appreciation of the fine arts was shown by his formation of an important collection of paintings of all schools in his palaces at Sinaia and Bucharest.

But he joined the staff of the Revue des deux mondes, and for some years contributed to it numerous essays, the most remarkable of which was that on Les Epopees francaises du XIIeme siecle, an early, though not by any means the earliest, appreciation of the long-neglected chansons de geste.

Vinet's Chrestomathie francaise (1829), his Etudes sur la litterature francaise au XIX me siècle (1849-51), and his Histoire de la litterature francaise au X VIII me siecle, together with his Etudes sur Pascal, Etudes sur les moralistes aux X VIme ei X VII me siecles, Histoire de la predication parmi les Reformes de France and other kindred works, gave evidence of a wide knowledge of literature, a sober and acute literary judgment and a distinguished faculty of appreciation.

Parents spoke with appreciation about the self-development courses ' What about Me?

A presentation of the Doctor Who Appreciation society with guests Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Paul Darrow, plus more to be announced.

The report notes that current price comparisons are influenced by sterling 's appreciation (which makes overseas prices appear cheaper).

On average we receive six letters of appreciation for every substantiated complaint.

Of all the thousands of people who visit Sundials on the Internet, very few send such nice messages of appreciation.

Because of her Hispanic ethnicity, Maria had a great appreciation for Spanish culture.

Analyzing the symbolism in this novel has given me a new appreciation for English literature.

In general, the more you spend, it's safe to say that you'll receive greater amounts of appreciation.

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week occurs in the fall and is a good time to step up the efforts to help your local shelters.

The award winning series of I Spy books are natural choices for developing an appreciation for beautiful images.

American Express Member Rewards is a customer appreciation program offered by American Express.

Unlike most programs that offer these types of benefits to their cardholders on a no-fee basis to show appreciation for their business, American Express charges for membership into their program.

Earth Day continues to inspire awareness of the environment, spread appreciation for the Earth and educate people about how they can reduce their footprint on the environment.

Instead, an appreciation of empty space is emphasized, with each piece of furniture carefully placed to do a specific function.

Regional history lectures, wildlife specialist presentations, cooking classes, literature discussions, and art appreciation of local artists may be offered.

It will give you a new appreciation for your money.

If you have a deep appreciation for art that will bode very well in your favor.

For any special occasion when you want to show your appreciation, gift ideas for yoga teachers can help you choose something that your favorite instructor will appreciate.

Going the extra mile means sending your customer a thank you, expressing your appreciation and offer of assistance now or in the future.

It's a small token of appreciation that will remind the guests of their fond memories from the party.

A due appreciation of the far-reaching results of " correlated variation " must, it appears, give a new and distinct explanation to the phenomena which are referred to as " large mutations," " discontinuous variation " and " saltatory evolution."

Horace, so depreciatory in general of the older literature, shows his appreciation of Terence by the frequent reproduction in his Satires and Odes of his language and his philosophy of life.

Like his brother Isaac, Jacob Abendana had a circle of Christian friends, and his reputation led to the appreciation of Jewish scholarship by modern Christian theologians.

The number of field battalions was nearly doubled, two-thirds of the artillery received breech-loading rifled guns, the infantry had for some years had the breech-loading "needlegun," and steps were initiated to train an adequate number of staff officers to a uniform appreciation of strategical problems, based on Moltke's personal interpretation of Clausewitz's Vom Kriege.

Thus it was, partly because the habit of acceptance of authority, waning but far from extirpated, dictated to the clinical observer what he should see; partly because the eye of the clinical observer lacked that special training which the habit and influence of experimental verification alone can give, that physicians, even acute and practised physicians, failed to see many and many a symptomatic series which went through its evolutions conspicuously enough, and needed for its appreciation no unknown aids or methods of research, nor any further advances of pathology.

The appreciation of such modifications, and of the working of such causes, has been facilitated greatly by the light thrown upon normal processes by advances in physiology; so dependent is each branch of knowledge upon the advances of contiguous and incident studies.

A remarkable help to the cure of headaches and wider nervous disorders has come out of the better appreciation and correction of errors of refraction in the eye.

Cicero, by his professed antagonism to the doctrines of Epicurus, by his inadequate appreciation of Lucretius himself and by the indifference which he shows to other contemporary poets, seems to have been neither fitted for the task of correcting the unfinished work of a writer whose genius was so distinct from his own, nor likely to have cordially undertaken such a task.

In spite of strong prejudice, he shows remarkable breadth of view and appreciation of merit in systems the most hostile to his own.

He retained his intellectual lucidity and an absolute command of his faculties to the last, reading Shakespeare with obvious appreciation until within a few hours of his death.

Herder had a genuine appreciation for early German painters, and helped to awaken the modern interest in Albrecht Diirer.

His high appreciation of Christianity, which contrasts with the contemptuous estimate of the contemporary rationalists, rested on a firm belief in its essential humanity, to which fact, and not to conscious deception, he attributes its success.

Under the impulses which came from these various sides Martineau's mind lived and moved, and as they successively rose he promptly, by appreciation or criticism, responded to the dialectical issues which they raised.

The Kokka, a monthly magazine richly and beautifully illustrated and edited by Japanese students, has reached its 223rd number; the Shimbi Daikan, a colossal album containing chromoxylographic facsimiles of celebrated examples in every branch of art, has been completed in 20 volumes; the masterpieces of KOrin and Motonobu have been reproduced in similar albums; the masterpieces of the Ukiyo-e are in process of publication, and it seems certain that the Japanese nation will ultimately be educated to such a knowledge of its own art as will make for permanent appreciation.

This change is doubtless due in part to Occidental appreciation of the products of his art, which were formerly held in little honor by his own countrymen, the place assigned to them being scarcely higher than that accorded to magazine illustrations in Europe and America.

Foreign demand has shown so little discrimination that experts, finding it impossible to obtain adequate remuneration for first-class work, have been obliged to abandon the field altogether, or to lower their standard to the level of general appreciation, or by forgery to cater for the perverted taste which attaches unreasoning value to age.

But the interval between the death of Ennius (169) and the beginning of Cicero's career, while one of progressive advance in the appreciation of literary form and style, was much less distinguished by original force than the time immediately before and after the end of the second Punic war.

By looking at them together we understand how much the comedy of Terence was able to do to refine and humanize the manners of Rome, but at the same time what a solvent it was of the discipline and ideas of the old republic. What makes Terence an important witness of the culture of his time is that he wrote from the centre of the Scipionic circle, in which what was most humane and liberal in Roman statesmanship was combined with the appreciation of what was most vital in the Greek thought and literature of the time.

His appreciation of Grant, and his sympathy with the chagrin he suffered after this battle, cemented the friendship between the two.

The German regulations are apparently based on a keen appreciation of the fact that while one particular denaturizing agent may have little or no effect on one industry, yet it would be quite fatal to the success of another; there is consequently a great choice of denaturizing agents, and in certain cases it is sufficient to mix the alcohol with a reagent necessary for the purpose in hand, or even with a certain amount of the final product, it being only necessary to satisfy the state that the spirit is not available as a beverage.

Her dramatic genius gave a new reading to the parts, and during these years the admirers of the two leading actresses of Europe practically constituted two rival schools of appreciation.

That literature, especially in the Augustan age, is not to be thoroughly understood without due appreciation of the character of the Alexandrian school.

This was due to the renewed enthusiasm for, and appreciation of, St Paul with which Erasmus sympathized, and which found an able exponent in England in John Colet and in France in Lefevre of Etaples (Faber Stapulensis).

The college to which Hofmann devoted nearly twenty of the best years of his life was starved; the coaltar industry, which was really brought into existence by his work and that of his pupils under his direction at that college, and which with a little intelligent forethought might have been retained in England, was allowed to slip into the hands of Germany, where it is now worth millions of pounds annually; and Hofmann himself was compelled to return to his native land to find due appreciation as one of the foremost chemists of his time.

The historical value of these lists is very unequal; a careful study of the names often proves the lateness of the source, although an appreciation of the principles of genealogies sometimes reveals important historical information; see Caleb, Genealogy, Judah.

The aim of scientific Old Testament criticism is to obtain, through discrimination between truth and error, a full appreciation of the literature which constitutes the Old Testament, of the life out of which it grew, and the secret of the influence which these have exerted and still exert.

For such an appreciation many things are needed; and the branches of Old Testament criticism are corre s ondin 1 numerous.

Lowth's contribution to a more critical appreciation of the Old Testament lies in his perception of the nature and significance of parallelism in Hebrew poetry, in his discernment of the extent to which the prophetical books are poetical in form, and in his treatment of the Old Testament as the expression of the thought and emotions of a people - in a word, as literature.

He carried criticism beyond literary analysis and literary appreciation to the task of determining the worth of the documents as records, the validity of the evidence.

The fundamental peculiarity of the movement lies in the fact that it is a criticism of what is supreme in Israel - its religion, and that it has rendered possible a true appreciation of this by showing that, like all living and life-giving systems of thought, belief and practice, the religion of Israel was subject to development.

The appreciation of light and well-proportioned curves and the skilful employment of well-contrived pierced work are conspicuous features.

William James (q.v.), on the other hand, in his psychological works shows that the tendency of recent psychology is to personality, interpreted idealistically; though without a very clear appreciation of what a person is, and personality means.

His attempt to reunite Bohemia with the Church was destined to failure; but the one great aim of the pope during his whole reign was the organization of a gigantic crusade - a project which showed a correct appreciation of the danger with which the Church and the West in general were menaced by the Crescent.

At the first reception, in 1858, of Motley at the royal palace at the Hague, the king presented him with a copy of Groen's Archives as a token of appreciation and admiration of the work done by the "worthy vindicator of William I., prince of Orange."

They appear, however, to have no appreciation of mimetic and warning colours, and have therefore not influenced in any way the evolution of mimetic resemblances dependent upon hues and patterns.

A mission in Persia, with its handful of converts, has, on this view, as much right to support and appreciation as a mission in southern India with its tens of thousands.

His exposition of the methods of Homer and Sophocles is especially suggestive, and he may be said to have marked an epoch in the appreciation of these writers, and of Greek literature generally.

Official and other dignities testified the public appreciation of Auber's works.

He was at once a man of fixed belief and large appreciation, so that his dogmatism and his liberality sometimes came into collision.

Desirous of some token of appreciation from Mary for his services, he entered into a long correspondence with her, which was intercepted by the spies of Walsingham.

Good music being thus brought within the reach of all, appreciation of it is very wide-spread in all classes of the population.

For a true appreciation of the chaotic polytheism that reveals itself even in the earliesttexts it would be necessary to be able to trace its development, stage by stage, out of a number of naive primitive cults; but the period of growth lies behind recorded history, and we are here reduced to hypotheses and a posleriori reconstructions.

The release of the Denshawai prisoners in January 1908 and the death of Mustafa Kamel in the following month had a quieting effect on the public mind; while the fact that in the elections (December 1907) for the legislative council and the general assembly only 5% of the electors went to the polls, afforded a striking commentary alike on the appreciation of the average Egyptian of the value of parliamentafy institutions and of the claims of the Nationalist members of the assembly to represent the Egyptian people.

With certain of these it stands associated most closely, namely, with the vestibular, representing the sense organs which furnish data for appreciation of positions and movements of the head, and with the channels, conveying centripetal impressions from the apparatus of skeletal movement.

He was rescued at last from this monkish idleness by his inborn genius, which, not being able to give free vent to its poetical inspirations under the crushing weight of bigotry, claimed a greater share in the legitimate enjoyments of life and the appreciation of the beauties of nature, as well as a more enlightened faith of tolerance, benevolence, and liberality.

The posters, more especially those of the evening papers, are very often preposterous as well as misleading, and, at such a time, those responsible may fairly be asked to exercise a reasonable restraint and help the nation to a just appreciation of the task it has undertaken and the necessity for unremitting effort to secure the only end that can be accepted."

In 1 9 06 he published an appreciation of his old friend Lord Randolph Churchill, inspired by the publication of Mr Winston Churchill's Life of his father.

He has been excessively praised by Schopenhauer, whose appreciation of the author induced him to translate the Ordculo manual, and he has been unduly depreciated by Ticknor and others.

Though the progress of his psychological thought compelled him to abandon the positive theology of the Moravians, he always retained an appreciation of its spiritual or symbolic significance.

If our increased appreciation and knowledge of Greek and Roman art makes us at times impatient with the mechanical perfection of the works of Wedgwood and his contemporaries, the fault is even more the fault of a nation and a period than that of any individual, however com - manding.

Wolf Goethe (Weimar, 1889) is a sympathetic appreciation by Otto Mejer, formerly president of the Lutheran consistory in Hanover.

Again, as the Socratics - Plato himself, when he established himself at the Academy, being no exception - were, like their master, educators rather than philosophers, and in their teaching laid especial stress upon discussion, they, too, were doubtless regarded as sophists, not by Isocrates only, but by their contemporaries in general; and it may be conjectured that the disputatious tendencies of the Megarian school made it all the more difficult for Plato and others to secure a proper appreciation of the difference between dialectic, or discussion with a view to the discovery of truth, and eristic, or discussion with a view to victory.

When Protagoras included in his course grammar, style, interpretation of the poets, and oratory, supplementing his own continuous expositions by disputations in which he and his pupils took part, he showed a not inadequate appreciation of the requisites of a literary education; and it may be conjectured that his comprehensive programme, which Prodicus and others extended, had something to do with the development of that versatility which was the most notable element in the Athenian character.

Nor is Grote altogether just in his account of Plato's attitude towards the several sophists, or altogether judicious in his appreciation of Plato's testimony.

The supply has not kept pace with the demand, and the consequence was a steady appreciation in price from 1901 onwards.

J Amin And Amaury, And Of Many Other Experimentalists Who Succeeded Regnault, Appeared To Indicate Much Larger Rates Of Increase Than He Had Found, But There Can Be Little Doubt That The Discrepancies Of Their Results, Which Often Exceeded 5%, Were Due To Lack Of Appreciation Of The Difficulties Of Calorimetric Measurements.

The new assistant scarcely came up to expectations in respect of confirming certain theoretical views of his master's by the experiments set him to that end, and appears to have stated the discrepancy without reserve; but Berthollet nevertheless quickly recognized the ability displayed, and showed his appreciation not only by desiring to be Gay-Lussac's "father in science," but also by making him in 1807 an original member of the Societe d'Arcueil.

It seems, however, no less true that the greatness of his conception of organized common effort in science has but rarely met with due appreciation.

Here, too, he has scarcely received his meed of appreciation.

He made the acquaintance of the Spanish reformer Juan de Valdes at Rome, and got to know him as a theologian at Naples, being especially drawn to him through the appreciation expressed by Bernardino Ochino, and through their mutual friendship with the Lady Julia Gonzaga, whose spiritual adviser he became after the death of Valdes.

The advice he offered, in all sincerity, was most prudent and sagacious, and might have been successfully carried out by a man of Bacon's tact and skill; but it was intensely one-sided, and exhibited a curious want of appreciation of what was even then beginning to be looked on as the true relation of king, parliament and people.

The want of success which had hitherto attended efforts in the same direction had been due to many causes, but chiefly to the want of appreciation of the nature of philosophy and its real aim.

At the tercentenary of " Bishop Morgan's Bible " in 1888 a national movement of appreciation was set on foot amongst Welshmen of all denominations both at home and abroad, with the result that XXVIII.

This preparation is technically called " making-ready," and is an operation requiring much time and care, especially in the case of illustrated work, where artistic appreciation and skill on the part of the workman is of great assistance in obtaining satisfactory and delicate results.

In what follows, then, we shall, indeed, venture to present a wholesale appreciation of the religious idea as it is for primitive man in general; but our account will respect the modern anthropological method that bids the student keep closely to the actualities of the religious experience of savages, as it can with reasonable accuracy be gathered from what they do and say.

It is enough to refer here to the fragmentary series of his Shakespearian criticisms, containing evidence of the truest insight, and a marvellous appreciation of the judicial "sanity" which raises the greatest name in literature far above even the highest of the poets who approached him.

When it is borne in mind that the Dutch at the Cape were for one hundred and forty-three years under the rule of the Dutch East India Company, the importance of a correct appreciation of the nature of that rule to any student of South African history is obvious.

All, or almost all, the clever young men of the brilliant generation of 1830 passed under his influence; and, while he pleased the Romanticists by his frank appreciation of the beauties of English, German, Italian and Spanish poetry, he had not the least inclination to decry the classics - either the classics proper of Greece and Rome or the so-called classics of France.

Many of them saw the achievements they relate and were inspired by patriotism to record them, so that their writings lack that serene atmosphere of critical appreciation which is looked for if history is to take its place as a science.

Closely connected with his high regard for Origen are his appreciation of science generally and the moderation of his judgment on all dogmatic questions.

Other features of these parks are a small botanical garden in Cwmdonkin, a good collection of waterfowl in Brynmill, and a small aviary of the rarer British birds in Victoria Park, which also has a meteorological station in connexion with the meteorological office, and a statue of Mr William Thomas of Lan erected in 1905 in appreciation of the work done by him in preserving and obtaining "open spaces" for Swansea.

To this argument we believe that the more competent a critic is, both by general faculty of appreciation and by acquaintance with contemporary French literature, the more positive will be the assent that he yields.

Perhaps the chief things lacking in his attitude are, in the first place, reverence, of which, however, from a few passages, it is clear he was by no means totally devoid, and secondly, an appreciation of passion and poetry.

In literature his name is chiefly associated with his sympathetic appreciation of Charles Lamb and Thomas Hood.

Fabius Maximus, in his descriptions of the unshaken firmness and calm courage shown by the fathers of the state in the hour of trial, Livy is at his best; and he is so largely in virtue of his genuine appreciation of character as a powerful force in the affairs of men.

To us, therefore, they are valuable not only for their eloquence, but still more as giving us our clearest insight into Livy's own sentiments, his lofty sense of the greatness of Rome, his appreciation of Roman courage and firmness, and his reverence for the simple virtues of older times.

His exegesis is superior to that of most of his contemporaries, and his apologetic is marked by fairness of statement, breadth of treatment, and an instinctive appreciation of the difference between important and unimportant points.

His nature was noble and generous, and the universal appreciation of this fact gave him great influence in his university.

That he felt the beauties of nature keenly is certain, and he frequently touches them with obvious appreciation.

In the ancient poems, indeed, there are a few pieces which are true love songs, and express a high appreciation of the virtue of their subjects; but there are many more which tell a different tale.

The examination of his literary labours does not on the whole increase our appreciation of him.

He then attached himself to the Old Lutheran party, interpreting Lutheranism in a broad and liberal spirit and showing some appreciation of rationalism.

Capture Holkar and Sindhia in central India, preserved a loyal or at least an interested friendship. The Sikhs showed their appreciation of Lawrence's admirable administration by keeping faith with their recent conquerors, and the Gurkhas of Nepal did yeoman service for their fathers' enemies.

The Mask of Pandora is a proof of that growing appreciation of pagan naturalism which marked the poet's later years.

Its site is somewhat circumscribed, and this and its great bulk renders difficult any real appreciation of its complex outline; but its stately domed campanile, 283 ft.

In England the just appreciation of his labours by Gibbon, and the ample use made of them in the later volumes of The Decline and Fall, early secured him his rightful place in the estimation of English scholars.

Not merely in Spain, but in every land where Spanish is spoken, and in cities as remote from Madrid as Munich and Stockholm, he has met with an appreciation incomparably beyond that accorded to any other Spanish dramatist of recent years.

Their chief contributions to thought were Cudworth's theory of the "plastic nature" of God, More's elaborate mysticism, Norris's appreciation of Malebranche, Glanvill's conception of scepticism as an aid to Faith, and, in a less degree, the harmony of Faith and Reason elaborated by Culverwel.

But Balzac did him justice; Rotrou, as we have seen, never failed in generous appreciation; Moliere in conversation and in print recognized him as his own master and the foremost of dramatists.

So long, indeed, as a certain kind of criticism was pursued, due appreciation was impossible.

During the early years an enormous amount was wasted; this was soon prohibited by law, and a realization that the supply was not unlimited resulted in a better appreciation of its great value.

He had neither Foxs sympathy for popular movements, nor Burkes intellectual appreciation of the immediate tendencies of the Revolution.

Burlingame's speeches did much to awaken interest in, and a more intelligent appreciation of, China's attitude toward the outside world.

Gregory Orlov was no statesman, but he had a quick wit, a fairly accurate appreciation of current events, and was a useful and sympathetic counsellor during the earlier portion of Catherine's reign.

But metaphysical systems of ethics are no novelty even in England, and, while the increased interest in ultimate issues of philosophy has enormously deepened and widened men's appreciation of moral problems and the issues involved in conduct, the actual advance in ethical theory produced by such speculations has been comparatively slight.

Of the many speeches perhaps the most striking was that of Senator Henry C. Lodge, who, curiously enough in the circumstances, prefaced his eloquent appreciation of the services rendered to the American cause by France by a brilliant sketch of the way in which the French had been driven out of North America by England and her colonists combined.

Mahan, though shorter, has a greater value from the professional point of view, by reason of the critical appreciation of Farragut's services.

Vinet's Chrestomathie francaise (1829), his Etudes sur la litterature francaise au XIX me siècle (1849-51), and his Histoire de la litterature francaise au X VIII me siecle, together with his Etudes sur Pascal, Etudes sur les moralistes aux X VIme ei X VII me siecles, Histoire de la predication parmi les Reformes de France and other kindred works, gave evidence of a wide knowledge of literature, a sober and acute literary judgment and a distinguished faculty of appreciation.

The remark may serve to remind us of our modern disadvantage for a full appreciation of Demosthenes.

Cicero, with generous appreciation, recognizes Demosthenes as the standard of perfection.

The technical investigation of the literary problems (especially the extent of the earlier sources) is a work of great complexity, and, for ordinary purposes, it is more important to obtain a preliminary appreciation of the general features of the contents of Genesis.

The iconoclastic movement is perhaps the most dramatic episode in Byzantine history, and the above outline of its external events must be completed by an appreciation of its deeper historical and religious significance and results.

His pulpit addresses in general won wide appreciation, and his services were often called for at public functions.

The big Indian eyed her with appreciation and said something to Bordeaux.

However, not knowing did not diminish their appreciation of receiving them!

I think we all should show Deputy Larkin our appreciation with a round of applause.

Rhyn met his eldest brother.s gaze, not expecting any words of appreciation and not disappointed.

Her amethyst gaze traveled over him in appreciation, coming back to his face.

I have an aesthetic appreciation of John's looks, personal style and creativity.

Marketing geico auto insurance nj a newly harbor ' capital appreciation.

This will foster a global appreciation that we are no longer isolated islands at the mercy of climate changes.

This is backed by our diverse client base, which allows us to gain a broader appreciation of the cocoa market.

The answer will demonstrate some appreciation of the nature of the historical period or periods under discussion.

Cadw's mission is to protect, conserve, and to promote an appreciation of the built heritage of Wales.

Therefore, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the US administration, Congress, and friends from various organizations.

You love and have an esthetic appreciation of John's looks, personal style and creativity.

In closing, I would like to once again express my heartfelt appreciation to President Sloan and all our friends from the media.

In short, historical study draws its students to a deeper appreciation of life.

He also invites us, providentially, to " a renewed appreciation of the theological virtue of hope.

Course develops managers to have a critical appreciation of the disciplines of media management at strategic, tactical and operational levels.

Of course, there is the capital appreciation mentioned at the start.

The evening ended up being more of a wine appreciation evening rather than a wine tasting with a good time had by all.

There is, however, very great delicacy of perception or appreciation on the part of the sense organ, stimuli being responded to which are quite incapable of impressing themselves upon the most highly differentiated animal.

The translator prefixes to the version an eloquent appreciation of Ford's genius, especially in his portraits of women, whose fate it is to live "dans les tenebres, les craintes et les larmes."

In a word, the study of biblical history, which is dependent in the first instance upon the written sources, demands constant attention to the text (which has had an interesting history) and to the literary features; and it requires a sympathetic acquaintance with Oriental life and thought, both ancient and modern, an appreciation of the necessity of employing the methods of scientific research, and (from the theological side) a reasoned estimate of the dependence of individual religious convictions upon the letter of the Old Testament.'

It is easy to imagine how, as men grew in sensuous appreciation of pleasant perfumes, and in empirical knowledge of the sources from which these could be derived, this advance would naturally express itself, not only in their domestic habits, but also in the details of their religious ceremonial, so that the custom of adding some kind of incense to their animal sacrifices, and at length that of offering it pure and simple, would inevitably arise.

On the other hand, the ambiguity may be quite unintentional, for the Hebrew writers were notoriously lacking in the true historical sense, which shows itself in a full appreciation of the value of chronology.

His dramatic pieces, The Lying Valet, adapted from Motteux's Novelty Lethe (1740), The Guardian, Linco's Travels (1767), Miss in her Teens (1747), Irish Widow, &c., and his alterations and adaptations of old plays, which together fill four volumes, evinced his knowledge of stage effect and his appreciation of lively dialogue and action; but he cannot be said to have added one new or original character to the drama.

Justly reproved, I commend any business which encourages the appreciation of Britain 's waterways deserves support, not carping.

He suffered a brain aneurysm and almost died, but the experience gave him a new appreciation for life.

Many insiders feel that rare coins are poised to make a comeback in price appreciation due to the highly cyclical nature of the market.

They have knowledge and appreciation of furniture, art and fabric.

Jefferson had a great appreciation for Neoclassical architecture, especially Italian Renaissance designs, so it's no wonder that he designed his home, Monticello, using many of the classical architectural features.

The company's rewards program is designed to show appreciation for loyal shoppers.

Garden of Praise-Find numerous art appreciation lessons at this site, including stories about famous artists, worksheets, and coloring projects.

Aside from Greek or Latin, Hebrew is one of those ancient languages that will offer a much greater appreciation of modern society.

Appreciation for this type of art form has skyrocketed in the last decade thanks in large part to the advancements in digital photo technology.

There are many basic cooking programs, as well as programs for ethnic food preparation, palate education (like wine appreciation courses), and other specific areas of cooking knowledge.

Each course is given the attention and appreciation due to it.

Also, keep in mind that emphasizing both sincere appreciation as well as constructive feedback are important.

To celebrate funny or weird holidays (choices include Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day and Take Your Houseplant For a Walk Day).

Personalized and engraved gifts are a wonderful way to express the gratitude and appreciation brides and grooms have for their parents.

He then acknowledges the bridesmaids and thanks them for all of their hard work and concludes by presenting a small token of appreciation.

It doesn't have to be extravagant, just a token of appreciation.

Your wedding shower favors don't need to be elaborate or expensive -- remember they are a gesture, a token of appreciation.

Jewelry is a meaningful token of appreciation in our society, which is why it is a great idea to consider giving your attendants jewelry as a thank you gift for all they have done for you.

If not, plan to tip the driver about 20% of the bill in appreciation for his/her services.

Writing out notes of appreciation for gifts can be daunting, especially when it comes to writing thank you notes for wedding gifts; how long should they be?

Calling on previous experience and talking to other people about any great games that they know is a useful way to get a good appreciation of what really works.

Handing out wine bottles wedding favors is a perfect way to show your appreciation to your guests, even if you are not wine connoisseurs.

They are a great way to show appreciation to those who supported you and your spouse throughout the wedding planning process and the big day.

Before the wedding, couples usually offer their attendants gifts of appreciation.

Rely on examples of wedding thank you notes to show you how to express your appreciation the proper way.

In addition to bedding, there are plenty of other bedroom accessories available to show some appreciation for Dora and add a splash of color.

There seems to be an innate fascination with trains and if your little boy has such an appreciation, then you'll be happy to discover all of the available patterns that feature trains as a theme.

Even if you aren't one to splash images of Santa Claus and reindeer all over your bed, you can take a subtler approach to showing your appreciation for the season.

Valentine's Day is all about love, and since love can be so closely connected with food, it makes sense to show appreciation by baking something delicious to eat and sharing it with the people you care about most.

Then, when I met Brad my sophomore year in high school, we bonded instantly with our mutual appreciation for filmmaking.

Well, I bet those hard working men and women would love to have a pay raise and maybe some time off as a show of appreciation as opposed to a former action hero working with them.

A major goal of the program is to improve and cultivate mutual understanding and appreciation between scholars and native people from many countries.

Whether given by a husband in celebration of the family he and his wife share or given from children in appreciation of their mother, these personalized necklaces quickly become treasured heirlooms.

It is a gift that is sure to touch her heart with tenderness, appreciation and love.

When it is time for her to give her bridesmaids a special gift as a remembrance of her wedding day and to show her appreciation for their friendship and love, a beautiful heart shaped crystal jewelry box is often the perfect gift choice.

This presents a wonderful way to get a better understanding of another culture as well as a deeper appreciation of how handcrafted items are made.

Charm jewelry is a great way to show your appreciation for the Twilight series.

Both True Blood stars and fans are showing their appreciation for the series through jewelry.

A mother's or family locket can be the ultimate message of appreciation and a special gift for the mom in your life.

You come away with a greater appreciation for the craftsmanship and symbolism of your purchase.

Many companies also give out free customized tees as an incentive, customer appreciation or advertisement.

Life is Good t shirts are an inspiring way to show your quest for gratitude and appreciation for life.

For anyone who wants to channel his inner Dude or just show appreciation for a tremendous cult classic, a Big Lebowski tee shirt is an absolute must.

Owens is just made for anyone with an appreciation for the Big Apple.

Some stores that are co-ops also have owner appreciation days throughout the year when you can get an additional discount if you are a paying member of the co-op.

However, it will also accentuate your curves beautifully and should garner a lot of appreciation.

A certificate of appreciation with multiple good will messages and signatures can keep everyone involved.

If the retiree was an employee, it shows your appreciation for his or her years of hard work.

In retirement, every day is Boss Day and every day is Employee Appreciation Day.

You don't have to wear a designer from head to toe to show your appreciation.

To really appreciate wine country living, it's best to plan for a 2-3 day trip that gives you a chance to relax, explore the region and leave with a richer appreciation of California's wine country.

Young people who want to begin their wine appreciation journey.

If you're looking for a special way to show your appreciation for a friend or colleague, California wine gift baskets can be a great option.

This type of gift is also a nice way to show your appreciation for a hostess or say thank you to someone special.

For many people, collecting antique books is a labor of love that stems from a combined appreciation of literature and historic memorabilia.

Since artistic expression and appreciation is an element of a balanced life, encouragement by parents and other adults is essential.

Exposure to a variety of visual art at an early age can encourage a child's lifelong appreciation of art.

Empathy-A quality of the client-centered therapist, characterized by the therapist s conveying appreciation and understanding of the client's point of view.

Empathy-A quality of the client-centered therapist, characterized by the therapists conveying appreciation and understanding of the client's point of view.

The child develops appreciation of rules and a conscience that influences compliance and affects disobedience.

It can help create new social connections, or may be part of simply expanding your dance skills and appreciation.

Knowing, at the very least, a brief history of tango dance can help both enrich your appreciation of the dance and your performance of it as well.

Featuring his most famous dance steps and signature black pants and white t-shirt, the Billie Jean number was often met with screams of appreciation.

Knowing the history and origins of Latin American dance can bring an even stronger appreciation for this art with a kick.

Arlington National Cemetery history provides you with an appreciation for what the memorial is today.

It was the government's way of showing its appreciation to the veteran.

From reading the Bible aloud to art appreciation, the Charlotte method embraces all aspects of knowledge in hopes of creating a well-educated individual.

You may choose to concentrate on art appreciation, honing your child's drawing skills, or other interesting topics.

Some programs focus heavily on art history or art appreciation, while others spend more time with hands-on activities that help your child master various artistic techniques.

This is primarily a hands-on site, with little focus on art history or art appreciation.

When you combine your down payment and monthly mortgage payments with your home's appreciation over the past few years, you are probably sitting on a decent nest egg.

Florida is attractive for a number of reasons, but the main reason is property appreciation.

In fact, the state has broken previous home appreciation records.

Remodeling projects are one of the fastest ways to increase the relative equity in a home; therefore, increasing its appreciation value as an investment.

The venues may change, the prizes and attention garnered may vary, but in the end, it's still about the appreciation of a fine female form in a wondrous bikini.

The coeds are treated like beauty queens and are generally happy to oblige with a few autographs, as well as express their appreciation for their fans.

With her hair wild and her body occasionally sprawled invitingly on the sand, it's no wonder some racing fans gained an entirely new appreciation of the former Rookie of the Year.

And in showing my appreciation, my team Fiu Fiu actually created a swimsuit from my JNL line just for the magazine!

Getting to know the creators of the Uglydoll line of products is the first step in building a true appreciation for the toys.

You'll get a feel for the numerous types of fabrics and you'll gain an even greater appreciation for the beauty of this classic garment.

Designed for those with a gourmet level appreciation for a good cup of coffee, Braun's CaféHouse collection features superior quality coffee makers with features that allow users to make and enjoy coffee-house quality beverages at home.

Scented candle gift sets are a popular token of love, thanks, or appreciation.

People who contribute small amounts may be sacrificing the most to donate if they don't have a lot of money, so appreciation can be even more important for these smaller donors.

Facility administrators came up with the idea of using Christmas cards from the previous year to express appreciation to donors.

Most important, though, is to express your gratitude and appreciation to donors.

People give gifts to show love, respect, and appreciation.

You want to show your appreciation for the person who is with your child every day.

Write a letter of appreciation to the school principal, explaining exactly why your child's teacher is a wonderful educator.