used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
abstruseadjectiveUS /əbˈstruːs/
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
(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 All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
animositiesnounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsətiz/
plural of “animosity” — a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
arbitrationnounUS /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/
(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
arbitrator'snounUS /ˈɑːrbətreɪtərz/
possessive form of “arbitrator” — someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
the act of burning something
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
absolutely essential
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
negotiationnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
not any; not one
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
by chance
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
substitutionnounUS /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃən/
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one; for disputes that have reached a really acute stage are not submitted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The animosities that it has kindled have been hotter than those it has quenched.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All this is perhaps a trifle abstruse; let us, then, look at arbitration more nearly; in our time it is, in form at least something new.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
at the time that
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It began as "international arbitration," which already, in settling a few disputes of no great importance, has shown itself a dangerous remedy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the necessary negotiation to determine exactly what points to submit to whom, and how, and where, and when to submit them, and how to carry out the arbitrator's decision, scores of questions are raised, upon each of which it is as easy to disagree and fight as upon the original issue.
