used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
baseradjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsər/
comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
entered-on
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From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
gregariouslyadverb
in a gregarious manner
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
a particular point in time
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
mordantadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrdənt/
harshly ironic or sinister
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
multiplyverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
combine by multiplication
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
and nothing more
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
over-tension
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
self-deceptionnounUS /ˌselfdəˈsepʃən/
a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
in the near future
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor does deception lead more surely to distrust of men, than self-deception to suspicion of principles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men acting gregariously are always in extremes; as they are one moment capable of higher courage, so they are liable, the next, to baser depression, and it is often a matter of chance whether numbers shall multiply confidence or discouragement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
weathersnounUS /ˈweðərz/
plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
(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 That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading We confess that we had our doubts at first whether the patriotism of our people were not too narrowly provincial to embrace the proportions of national peril We felt an only too natural distrust of immense public meetings and enthusiastic cheers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
which person or people
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That a reaction should follow the holiday enthusiasm with which the war was entered-on, that it should follow soon, and that the slackening of public spirit should be proportionate to the previous over-tension, might well be foreseen by all who had studied human nature or history.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.
