andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
BuckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
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From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is still true, however, that most history turns on biography.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
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 Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is still true, however, that most history turns on biography.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It is still true, however, that most history turns on biography.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It explains national character as the outcome of natural conditions, and lays such stress on circumstances as left it possible for Buckle to declare that history and biography are in different spheres.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Buckle's theory of civilization has influenced our times greatly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is still true, however, that most history turns on biography.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading It is still true, however, that most history turns on biography.
underestimatedverbUS /ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “underestimate” — assign too low a value to
From this reading The power of great souls is frequently and easily underestimated.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scientific study has tended to that by magnifying visible conditions and by trying to calculate the force of laws which are in plain sight.
