Chapter XXXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

in addition

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the act of buying

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

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From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Now, it hadn't seemed to me that that was quite fair to the housewives.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

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From this reading Now, it hadn't seemed to me that that was quite fair to the housewives.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

related or suited to a housewife

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

moving slowly and gently

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

engage in

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

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 The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, it hadn't seemed to me that that was quite fair to the housewives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Now, it hadn't seemed to me that that was quite fair to the housewives.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Now, it hadn't seemed to me that that was quite fair to the housewives.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

a state of acute pain

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A BOOMERANG IDEA I had thought of a great idea to profit by agitation against the high cost of living.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

-ing form of “tote” — carry with difficulty

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

at the time that

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

which person or people

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The idea had come to me when reading a story in a business paper which had said that it was not high cost of living we were suffering from, but cost of high living, and, instead of buying things in bulk as we used to do, we bought in packages and had to pay a whole lot of money for the package--and the advertising of them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It had said also that the modern housewife was lazy and would not _do_ things for herself if she could get them done by some one else, and that she thought more of tango teas than toting baby carriages.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The article had finished up by saying: "How many housewives do _you_ know, Mr. Reader, who will make their own soap, do their own washing, bake their own bread, and such like housewifely accomplishments which our parents and grandparents took pride in performing?"