used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
being joined in close association
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
for the reason that
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
exhale hard
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
Ceylon's
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From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "There is something in that, no doubt," said Father Payne.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "There is something in that, no doubt," said Father Payne.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
heat-producing
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From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
of great significance or value
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
incliningnoun
the act of inclining; bending forward
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
for more time
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
the force of workers available
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
not any; not one
From this reading "There is something in that, no doubt," said Father Payne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
Payne
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From this reading "There is something in that, no doubt," said Father Payne.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
and nothing more
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There is something in that, no doubt," said Father Payne.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is something in that, no doubt," said Father Payne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Are not the nations who live in warmer climates less attached to material things simply because they are less important?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But to go back to our sense of possession," I said, "is that really much more than a matter of climate?
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
which person or people
From this reading Does it mean more than this, that we, in a temperate climate inclining to cold, need more elaborate houses and more heat-producing food than nations who live in warmer climates?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Of course, where nature is more hostile to life, men will have to work longer hours to support life than where 'the spicy breezes blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.'
