used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
bombasticadjectiveUS /bɑːmˈbæstɪk/
ostentatiously lofty in style
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
definite but not specified or identified
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civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
commercialismnounUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
intentionally conceived
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corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
decadencenounUS /ˈdekədəns/
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
decryingverbUS /dɪˈkraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “decry” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
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flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
FloraladjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəl/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
ForecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
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yet to be or coming
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
legislations
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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limitationnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
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of or relating to or characteristic of literature
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masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
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MayflowernounUS /ˈmeɪflaʊər/
the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620
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make reference to
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
and nothing more
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nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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make available or accessible, provide or furnish
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touching and supported by a surface
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
others
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From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
a human being
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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PressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
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problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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people in general considered as a whole
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rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
self-lauded
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From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
Serio-Comic
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From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
precisely as stated
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading The causes of the decadence of nations are not the laws which have been enacted, but the flagrant violation of these very laws, actuated by greed, avarice and commercialism which are generated in the individual in power.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It is not necessary to mention other ways in which the people are being daily betrayed, for this is sufficient to render any thinking person despondent and pessimistic.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
which person or people
From this reading At present there appears to be a general bombastic clamor among certain nations who, decrying others as barbarous, claim to have reached the highest pinnacle of civilization.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet a glance at the existing conditions in those self-lauded governments will reveal rampant corruption among their leaders who, for their own selfish ends, retard legislations which are absolutely imperative for the general welfare.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Mayflower Presses Floral Park, New York In presenting this volume to the public it is not the intention of the author to offer it as a literary masterpiece, but, in his adopted language--conscious of his limitation--merely to give expression to his thoughts on certain problems of life that have always seemed to him of particular significance.
