used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
(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 But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
any thing at all
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
from appearances alone
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
balmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
Carman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
and nothing more
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
MAJORITYnounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
absolutely essential
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
continue talking
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
promulgationnoun
a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
temperamentallyadverbUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəli/
by temperament
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
at the time that
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
which person or people
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."