abominationnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃən/
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
anarchicaladjectiveUS /æˈnɑːrkɪkəl/
without law or control
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
attainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being attained or accomplished
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
citeverbUS /saɪt/
make reference to
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
compromize
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
illicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪsət/
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
Lewes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
nonsensenounUS /ˈnɑːnsens/
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading They cite the example of George Eliot, who formed an illicit union with Lewes.
unionsnounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
plural of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Because our marriage law is inhuman and unreasonable to the point of downright abomination, the bolder and more rebellious spirits form illicit unions, defiantly sending cards round to their friends announcing what they have done.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the mischief stopped at talking and thinking it would be bad enough; but it goes further, into disastrous anarchical action.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young women come to me and ask me whether I think they ought to consent to marry the man they have decided to live with; and they are perplexed and astonished when I, who am supposed (heaven knows why!) to have the most advanced views attainable on the subject, urge them on no account to compromize themselves without the security of an authentic wedding ring.
