used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Very dull, I am losing terribly."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any prospect of times brightening?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading "Any prospect of times brightening?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "How is business?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
don't
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From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "Very dull, I am losing terribly."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
to an extreme degree
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How is business?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Very dull, I am losing terribly."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is business?"
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Very dull, I am losing terribly."
the force of workers available
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Any prospect of times brightening?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "Any prospect of times brightening?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "Very dull, I am losing terribly."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Any prospect of times brightening?"
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Confidence has been greatly shaken, men of[?] business have grown exceedingly timid about investing and there is a general depression in every department of trade and business."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very dull, I am losing terribly."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't see my way out clear; but I hope there will be a change for the better.
