Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

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

From this reading I believe that the women of a nation are what the men of that nation make them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

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

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe that the women of a nation are what the men of that nation make them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

a political system governed by a woman

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

the state of being honored

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

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

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

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

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

engage in

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

the force of workers available

From this reading I believe that the women of a nation are what the men of that nation make them.

an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I believe that the women of a nation are what the men of that nation make them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

many times at short intervals

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

above and across; more than

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

like better; value more highly

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Government of the American people is not a republic, it is not a monarchy: it is a gynarchy, a government by the women for the women, a sort of occult power behind the scenes that rules the country.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I believe that the women of a nation are what the men of that nation make them.

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

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

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

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It has often been said that a wife is what a husband makes her.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE AMERICAN WOMAN--I A new coat-of-arms for America--The American woman--Her ways--The liberty she enjoys--'Oh, please make me an American woman!'

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

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

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If I were asked to suggest a new coat-of-arms for the United States of America, I would propose a beautiful, bright, intelligent-looking woman, under the protection of an eagle spreading its wings over her, with the motto: _Place aux Dames_--'Honour to the Ladies'; or, if you prefer a freer translation, 'Make room for the Women.'