used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
(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 We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
any thing at all
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
(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 "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
without stop or interruption
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
let fall to the ground
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
homeopathicadjectiveUS /ˌhoʊmioʊˈpæθək/
of or relating to the practice of homeopathy
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
it's
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From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
and nothing more
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
paternalismnounUS /pəˈtɜːrnəlɪzəm/
the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
physicnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
express in words
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
spankingnounUS /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
the act of slapping on the buttocks
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This cable I have just received," he continued more soberly, "is a case in point: the government is starting in to 'investigate' one of our pet interests, and the stock has begun to drop out of sight already.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
at the time that
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading We shall all be thrown out of business whether we like it or not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is paternalism with a vengeance: protecting the infant industries to encourage their growth, and then spanking them when they respond!"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Well," Marian sighed, "it's all Greek to me, but if you say it's wrong then I know it is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If present conditions continue," he laughed, "they will accomplish what you wish better than anything so homeopathic as physic.
