(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 “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
cannot
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From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
divisible by two
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
promote over another
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
engage in
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
new-fangledadjective
(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
not any; not one
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
an angry dispute
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Modern progress cannot be stayed, and modern improvements cannot be ignored.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore make no objection to change of any sort, further than to cling to the old order of things myself, as far as I can.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
translationsnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Aside from that I am strongly in favor of new-fangled ways--for those that like them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I don’t quarrel with the inevitable,” he remarked, “and I realize that changes of all sorts are among the things that are inevitable.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading We have new business methods, new political doctrines, new translations of the Bible, and even the new woman, and there does not seem to be any possibility of ignoring them, or even getting away from them.
