the following one: The Europe's largest country is.. ? Thank you, Imin

Here is the context: "hence any attempt to conclude backward from the survival of a phenomenon to its better adaptation (as it is, within limits, possible in biology) fails here". Imin

What is the meaning of the expression "conclude backward"? Is it "deduction"? Thank you, Imin

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What is 'bathub gin'? I only know that it is a drink that was taded in Prohibition time. But I don't know its characteristics and I didn`t find an explanation in a regular dictionary. Thanks Imin

Larger context for forward and back hauls, Many of the characteristics that are held to make transportation 'different' are in fact found in other industries as well, and … the same forms of analysis that are applicable in other industries can

hauls, has its counterpart in the joint production of hides and meat from the same animal. Thanks, Imin

What is "forward and back haul"? This expression implies two complementary actions? Thanks, Imin