used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
matters of personal concern
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
depressesverbUS /dɪˈpresəz/
third-person singular of “depress” — lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
humanity'snounUS /hjuːˈmænɪtiz/
possessive form of “humanity” — the quality of being humane
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
improvesverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “improve” — to make better
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
the force of workers available
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the one hand, fine weather improves humanity's lot; on the other, it depresses the individual.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
postulateverbUS /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
maintain or assert
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
prolongationnoun
the act of prolonging something
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
reasonernounUS /ˈriːzənər/
someone who reasons logically
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
suicidesnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪdz/
plural of “suicide” — the act of killing yourself
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are more suicides in June and July than in December and January.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS Human affairs are peculiarly dependent on the weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to lay down a law governing this postulate, which, indeed, may be scoffed at by the superficial reasoner, and the progression from cause to effect is often obscured by contradictory facts.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For instance, a fine summer means a good harvest, much traveling, the prolongation of holiday periods, a free circulation of money, and the consequent enhanced prosperity and happiness of millions of men and women.
