used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
in actual fact
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It was a rousing endorsement of America's prospects.
any thing at all
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
doomsayers
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From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
else
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From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
endorsementnounUS /enˈdɔːrsmənt/
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading It was a rousing endorsement of America's prospects.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
focusingnounUS /ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
to a considerable degree
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
Japan'snounUS /dʒəˈpænz/
possessive form of “japan” — a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
overseasadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːz/
beyond or across the sea
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Japan's previous practice of focusing on debt instruments was at best passive investment.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading It was a rousing endorsement of America's prospects.
refutingverbUS /rɪˈfjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading It was a rousing endorsement of America's prospects.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
salubriousadjective
promoting health; healthful
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
sectornounUS /ˈsektər/
a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
not in physical motion
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be fair, there was still a modest case to be made in that direction.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading But buying heavily into a sector of the economy that appeared weak was something else entirely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
which person or people
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This sudden, unexpected program of foreign investment was heralded at first as a salubrious omen, refuting those doomsayers who were claiming the world had lost confidence in the U.S. In fact, if anything it was proof that overseas enthusiasm was actually increasing.
