Although the description sitting-on ( graph 1 ) is more abstract than the graphic image of a cat sitting on a mat ( picture 1 ), the delineation of abstract things from concrete things is somewhat ambiguous ; this ambiguity or vagueness is characteristic of abstraction.

Although bluetongue disease was already recognized in South Africa in the early 19th century, a comprehensive description of the disease was not published until the first decade of the 20th century.

Although counting the number of elements in a set is a rather broad mathematical problem, many of the problems that arise in applications have a relatively simple combinatorial description.

Although migration of cells was detected from the early days of the development of microscopy ( Leeuwenhoek ), erudite description of chemotaxis was first made by T W. Engelmann ( 1881 ) and W. F.

Although there are no known magnetic monopoles in nature, there are magnetic dipoles in the form of the quantum-mechanical spin associated with particles such as electrons ( although the accurate description of such effects falls outside of classical electromagnetism ).

As the 2001 English edition of the Larousse Gastronomique puts it, " Although its description is not immediately appealing, haggis has an excellent nutty texture and delicious savoury flavour ".

Although pain has not been traditionally part of the " textbook " description, many patients report severe muscle pain, especially in the thighs.

Although neurons are very diverse and there are exceptions to nearly every rule, it is convenient to begin with a schematic description of the structure and function of a " typical " neuron.

Although the canteen food is affectionately known as " Trough ," this is not necessarily an accurate description and catering at Pembroke is generally thought to be quite good.

Although " outsiders " have linked the day with racism, Padstonians insist that this is not the case and are incredulous at both description and allegations.

Although it is often claimed that the photoelectric and Compton effects require a quantum description of the EM field, this is now understood to be untrue, and proper proof of the quantum nature of radiation is now taken up into modern quantum optics as in the antibunching effect.

Although phylogenetics itself is fundamental to modern-day systematics, its use for the description of new taxa, and placement within a classification scheme, is unrequired.

Although Edward Gibbon pioneered the description of the Diocletianic government as a " new empire ", he never used the term.

Although the description is not entirely without ambiguity, the constrictor knot is thought to have appeared under the name " gunner's knot " in the 1866 work The Book of Knots, written under the pseudonym Tom Bowling.

Although Tolkien never gave a fully complete description of the Wargs ( he simply noted that they were demonic wolves ), they do seem to have a regular wolf-appearance in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and they are regularly called " wolves.

Although many modern listeners believe that the premier song about soul-selling at a crossroads is " Cross Road Blues " by Robert Johnson, the song may be a description of standing at a cross roads and trying to " flag a ride " or hitch-hike ; the sense of foreboding coming from the singer's apprehension of finding himself, a young black man in the 1920s deep south, alone after dark and at the mercy of passing motorists.

Although evangelicals constitute the core constituency of the Christian right, not all evangelicals fit the description.

Although von Neumann's projection postulate is often presented as a normative description of quantum measurement, it was conceived by taking into account experimental evidence available during the 1930s ( in particular the Compton-Simon experiment has been paradigmatic ), and many important present-day measurement procedures do not satisfy it ( so-called measurements of the second kind ).

Although most of the songs on any given Beatles album are usually credited to the Lennon – McCartney songwriting team, that description is often misleading, and rarely more so than on The Beatles.

" Although many, including d ' Astier himself, did fit this description, most members of the Résistance came from traditional backgrounds and were " individuals of exceptional strong-mindedness, ready to break with family and friends " in order to serve a higher purpose.

Although the memory of the Gordians would have been cherished by the Senate and thus appear sympathetic in any Senatorial documentation of the period, the only account of Gordian's early career that has survived is contained within the Historia Augusta, and it cannot be taken as an accurate or reliable description of his life story prior to his elevation to the purple in 238.

Although William did not know him personally like Fulcher did, he left a detailed description of him:

Although interpretations of Philip's role in government have improved in recent years, Diego Velázquez's contemporary description of Philip's key weakness — that ' he mistrusts himself, and defers to others too much ' — remains extant.

Although they are generally regarded as titular emperors, the continued existence of Latin states in the Aegean that recognized them as their suzerains makes the term a misnomer ; a more accurate description would be emperors-in-exile.

Although lines were blurred by intermarriage and tribal re-affiliation, the Hassane were considered descendants of the Arab Maqil tribe Beni Hassan, and held power over Sanhadja Berber-descended zawiya ( religious ) and znaga ( servant ) tribes.

Although Columbina became the dominant name ( known as Columbine in France and England ) other names under which the same character is played in Commidian performances include: fantesca ( maid ), servetta ( female servant ), Franceschina, Smeraldina, Oliva, Nespola, Spinetta, Ricciolina, Corallina, Diamantina and Lisetta.

Although he had arrived with a bad character from London, his new supervisor resolved to judge him on his merits ; by Trollope's account, within a year he had the reputation of a valuable public servant.

Although this servant is probably not the same guard who struck Jesus, Malchus is nonetheless one of the many names given to the wandering Jew in later legend.

Although her father was prohibited from formal political activity because of his role as a civil servant, he became editor of the Bradford Pioneer, the city's socialist newspaper, after William Leach was elected to Parliament in the 1935 general election.

Although he served William the Conqueror, he does not attest a single genuine charter or writ of William's, which implies he was not a leading servant.

Although both serve the function of bringing a complaint before the court, the prosecutor is a servant of the state who makes accusations on behalf of the state in criminal proceedings, while the plaintiff is the complaining party in civil proceedings.

Although Phileas treats Passepartout very poorly ( at least by today's standards ), the servant is a valued member of the crew.

Although the books based on Claudius use an autobiographical style, this work purports to be a biography written by Eugenius, a eunuch servant of Belisarius ' wife Antonina.

Although Abigail Williams was John Proctor's chief accuser, he was also named by Mary Walcott, who stated he tried to choke her and his former servant Mary Warren on April 21.

Although the second-lowest ranking servant in the house, Henry is often the most insightful character, something which usually gets him into trouble ; for not conforming to the expected etiquette and making inappropriate comments, he is usually soundly clipped about the ear.

Although Pascal's personal servant, Equiano was expected to assist the crew in times of battle ; his duty was to haul gunpowder to the gun decks.

Although largely regarded as a submissive lackey for his reputation of meek submissiveness and unquestioning loyalty to Prime Minister Hideki Tōjō ( which created considerably unpopularity and criticism among his naval associates, who would refer to him as " Tōjō's Yurufun " (" Tōjō's Droopy Drawers "), Tōjō's " tea servant " or " briefcase carrier " behind his back ), Shimada played an important role in working with Tōjō in coordinating military operations between the Army and Navy during the early years of the Pacific War.

Although she may or may not have received compensation for the service she rendered, she was considered more of a companion than a servant to her mistress.

Although Rossetti worked full time as a civil servant, he maintained a prolific output of criticism and biography across a range of interests from Algernon Swinburne to James McNeill Whistler.

Although the name Hárbarð means " Grey beard ," in the opening exchange of insults Thor addresses the ferryman as one would speak to a youthful servant.

Although a career civil servant, Ingham gained a reputation for being a highly effective propagandist for the Thatcherite cause.

Although the Tuur demands offerings of curdled milk to the ancestral spirits ( Pangool ), Sembène did not take his responsibility as cult servant seriously and was known for drinking the offerings made to the ancestors.

Although most of the women treat him like a servant, Fay ( Pat Stanley ) helps him with his fear of women, including Lillian Briggs, the blonde bombshell " Queen of Rock & Roll ", who made her Hollywood acting debut in the film.

** Although many scholars originally thought of Q as a sayings gospel, a collection of teachings with no narrative content, all alleged reconstructions of Q from the common parts of Matthew and Luke include narrative about John the Baptist, Jesus ' baptism and temptation in the wilderness, and his healing of a centurion's servant.

Although he's treated better by Barnabas in this version, Willie is still seen by Barnabas as just a servant and employee.

Although at first fun and enlightening, the Journey runs into a crisis in a deep mountain gorge called Morbio Inferiore when Leo, apparently a simple servant, disappears, causing the group to plummet into anxiety and argument.