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From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
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From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
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From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
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320
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321
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From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
322
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325
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326
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328
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330
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From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
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337
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338
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From this reading contemplation of social scene in seasons of stress • 337 The manifestations of war-temper as humorous spectacle • 338
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
binocularadjectiveUS /bəˈnɑːkjələr/
relating to both eyes
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
Character-study
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From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
CharacteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
ComplexitynounUS /kəmˈpleksəti/
the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
conative
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contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
DefinitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
enlargingverbUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “enlarge” — make larger
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
fusionnounUS /ˈfjuːʒən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
How
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From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
humoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading LAUGHTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL: HUMOUR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading LAUGHTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL: HUMOUR.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
IntellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
the sound of laughing
From this reading LAUGHTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL: HUMOUR.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading contemplation of social scene in seasons of stress • 337 The manifestations of war-temper as humorous spectacle • 338
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
the force of workers available
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
ModificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAUGHTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL: HUMOUR.
others
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From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
permeatingadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪŋ/
spreading or spread throughout
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
any competition
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
ScopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading contemplation of social scene in seasons of stress • 337 The manifestations of war-temper as humorous spectacle • 338
self-correction
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From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
self-display
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From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
self-scrutiny
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From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Definition of humour • 297 Characteristics of humour • 298 Intellectual basis of humorous sentiment • 300 Humorous contemplation as binocular • 301 The field of the laughable for the humorist • 302 Modification of the conative attitude in humour • 304 Complexity of humour as feeling • 305
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
small or little relative to something else
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading contemplation of social scene in seasons of stress • 337 The manifestations of war-temper as humorous spectacle • 338
TemperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAUGHTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL: HUMOUR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading of self-scrutiny • 321 Laughter as mode of self-correction • 322 How humour aids a man in dealing with others • 325 Laughing away the smaller troubles • 326 Service of humour in the greater troubles • 328
unfitnessnoun
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
From this reading The appreciation of unfitness of men to circumstances • 317 Character-study as a pastime • 318 Laughter as permeating sphere of serious • 319 Effect of kindliness in extending range of laughter • 320 Scope for amusing form
VariationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
war-temper
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From this reading contemplation of social scene in seasons of stress • 337 The manifestations of war-temper as humorous spectacle • 338
in the company of; together with
From this reading Problem of fusion of dissimilar feelings • 307 Facts explained by our analysis of humour • 310 Variations of humour with race and nationality • 311 Temperament and individuality in humour • 313 Humour as enlarging range of laughing activity • 315 The finer detection of the amusing in character • 315
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Humorous contemplation of social scene • 330 Amusing aspects of the fine world • 331 The journal as medium of amusing self-display • 334 The social spectacle of the past and of the present • 337 Humour in
