highest development

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The highest development of the flint-lock is found in the fowling-pieces of the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries, particularly those made by Joseph Manton, the celebrated English gunsmith and inventor.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

Therefore, when I see this image of God, the Son sacrificed to God the Father, I seem to behold the highest development of this long story.

From The Hearts of Men by Fielding, H. (Harold)

The 681 highest development of siegecraft before the use of gunpowder was probably attained in the early days of the Roman empire.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various

It is a singular fact that humanity in its highest development so long neglected the poor, and the weak, and the defective.

From Dickens As an Educator by Hughes, James L. (James Laughlin)

There are some critics who claim that Karl Tausig represents the highest development of piano playing in this century of piano-playing heroes.

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James