used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Does the information furnished by these statistics stand alone, or is it supported by the result of investigations conducted in a different field?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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react verbally
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move towards
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Does the information furnished by these statistics stand alone, or is it supported by the result of investigations conducted in a different field?
without doubt or question
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
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(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
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Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Does the information furnished by these statistics stand alone, or is it supported by the result of investigations conducted in a different field?
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
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a message received and understood
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injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
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investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does the information furnished by these statistics stand alone, or is it supported by the result of investigations conducted in a different field?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Does the information furnished by these statistics stand alone, or is it supported by the result of investigations conducted in a different field?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
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peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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SEASONSnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
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be standing; be upright
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statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
give something useful or necessary to
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supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
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temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this vital question it will be our endeavour to supply an answer.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Let us now approach the question of temperature and crime from another point of view.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading International statistics indicate pretty clearly that warm regions exercise an injurious effect on the conduct of European peoples.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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