used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
(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 One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
earnernounUS /ˈɜːrnər/
someone who earn wages in return for their labor
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
one or the other of two
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
etc
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From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
feminizing
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From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
generalizedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəlaɪzd/
not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
immatureadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/
characteristic of a lack of maturity
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
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 In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
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 In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
joined in matrimony
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
take in marriage
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
the force of workers available
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
not any; not one
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
non-wage
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From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
and nothing more
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
pre-adolescence
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From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
sexlessadjectiveUS /ˈsekslɪs/
having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
sexlessnessnoun
having no evident sex or sex organs
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
move an implement through
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They forget it in arguing against the feminizing of education, the theatre, literature, etc., meaning, not that women run the schools or are market for the arts, but that immature, sexless women are in these ways too much to the fore.
(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 One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What proportion of women marry “for a home” or to escape from a home, or a job, and what proportion marry for love?
at the time that
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
which person or people
From this reading One surmises that there are numbers, very large numbers, of American women, married as well as unmarried, who have felt either no stirring of sex at all or at most only the generalized sex stir of pre-adolescence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In part at least it is thanks to chivalry or to her “good and considerate husband” that the American woman, the non-wage earner at least, does not grow up, and that it is possible for so many women to marry without having any but the social consequences of marriage in mind.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading People sometimes forget this when they discuss the relations between men and women in this country, and especially the sexlessness or coldness of American women.
