used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
CommercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
deprivationsnounUS /ˌdeprəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “deprivation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
deviationnounUS /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
fallaciesnounUS /ˈfæləsiz/
plural of “fallacy” — a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
frightensverbUS /ˈfraɪtənz/
third-person singular of “frighten” — cause fear in
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
not any; not one
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
pioneeredverbUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrd/
past form of “pioneer” — open up an area or prepare a way
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
plowedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The modern assumption is that the normal state of things means ease and smoothness.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading We are unconsciously proceeding on the basis that there is no need of including trouble in our national philosophy.
unfitted
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From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
upsetsnounUS /əpˈsets/
plural of “upset” — an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So long as things go well with us we are full of enthusiasm, but the suggestion of trouble upsets everything--frightens every one.
which person or people
From this reading It is unnecessary to point out the fallacies in such thinking--nor the sad deviation from the spirit of the men who pioneered in this country, who expected difficulties, hardships, deprivations, and plowed their way through them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The trouble with the country just now,” said Matthew, making a farewell talk to the Chamber of Commerce, “is that it’s absolutely unfitted nervously to stand any strain or excitement.
