used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
consider or hold as true
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
(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 HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Prosperity may temporarily increase or decline.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
one or the other of two
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
HOOVERnounUS /ˈhuːvər/
United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Prosperity may temporarily increase or decline.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Prosperity may temporarily increase or decline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
OBSERVANCEnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Prosperity may temporarily increase or decline.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
others
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From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
prohibitiveadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətɪv/
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
ProsperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Prosperity may temporarily increase or decline.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
tariffnounUS /ˈterəf/
a government tax on imports or exports
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Prosperity may temporarily increase or decline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manufacturers may get the extra profits they desire from a prohibitive tariff or they may not.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
transcendingverbUS /trænˈsendɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE HOOVER AND LAW OBSERVANCE I To an American citizen profoundly interested in the welfare of his country, it is all too obvious that the one fundamental question transcending all others is that of law and the observance of law.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The farmers, like the intellectual classes, may for a time be out of adjustment with the earning power of other classes and the general economic level.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading America may for a while either accept or refuse its responsibilities to the world at large.
