11th
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From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
1837
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From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
7th
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From this reading _Amesbury, 7th Mo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
Amesbury
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From this reading _Amesbury, 7th Mo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
react verbally
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
for the reason that
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
dearly loved
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
the act of discovering something
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
EQUALITYnounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading THE ORIGINAL EQUALITY OF WOMAN.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
JehovahnounUS /dʒəˈhoʊvə/
a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
engage in
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
MonounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading _Amesbury, 7th Mo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
not any; not one
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORIGINAL EQUALITY OF WOMAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading THE ORIGINAL EQUALITY OF WOMAN.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
pervertedadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrtɪd/
(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
express the need or desire for
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORIGINAL EQUALITY OF WOMAN.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
except if; if not
From this reading It is impossible that we can answer the purpose of our being, unless we understand that purpose.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE ORIGINAL EQUALITY OF WOMAN.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But I am in search of truth; and no obstacle shall prevent my prosecuting that search, because I believe the welfare of the world will be materially advanced by every new discovery we make of the designs of Jehovah in the creation of woman.
WritnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading 11th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--In attempting to comply with thy request to give my views on the Province of Woman, I feel that I am venturing on nearly untrodden ground, and that I shall advance arguments in opposition to a corrupt public opinion, and to the perverted interpretation of Holy Writ, which has so universally obtained.
