used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Things were bad in Fleet Street.
for the reason that
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
every person
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Things were bad in Fleet Street.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
set up or found
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
provoking horror
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
how
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From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things were bad in Fleet Street.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
minoritynounUS /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
others
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From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
over-sanguine
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From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Things were bad in Fleet Street.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were bad in Fleet Street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly Jimmy found no reason to doubt it.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everyone said so, and therefore it followed that the statement was true.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things were bad in Fleet Street.
at the time that
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His manuscripts came back with horrible regularity, not so much because they were unsuitable but because there was so little space and so many eager to fill it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been more experienced he would have known that things are always bad to the majority, whilst the successful minority has no time to waste in telling others how it is getting on; but he was raw to the game, and not over-sanguine by nature, so instead of being elated by such little luck as he did get he was terribly discouraged when he counted up the total results of a month's hard work.
