Chapter IV

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From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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From this reading _Andover, 7th Mo.

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

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

how long something has existed

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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From this reading _Andover, 7th Mo.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

move towards

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

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

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

unvarying in nature

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

dearly loved

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

expressive of low opinion

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

bound by chains fastened around the ankles

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

in an industrious manner

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

communication between individuals

From this reading SOCIAL INTERCOURSE OF THE SEXES.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

an indefinitely short time

From this reading _Andover, 7th Mo.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOCIAL INTERCOURSE OF THE SEXES.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

and nothing more

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

continue talking

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading SOCIAL INTERCOURSE OF THE SEXES.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading SOCIAL INTERCOURSE OF THE SEXES.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading SOCIAL INTERCOURSE OF THE SEXES.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We approach each other, and mingle with each other, under the constant pressure of a feeling that we are of different sexes; and, instead of regarding each other only in the light of immortal creatures, the mind is fettered by the idea which is early and industriously infused into it, that we must never forget the distinction between male and female.

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

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of this intercourse is, in my apprehension, derogatory to man and woman, as moral and intellectual beings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 27th, 1837._ MY DEAR FRIEND,--Before I proceed with the account of that oppression which woman has suffered in every age and country from her _protector_, man, permit me to offer for your consideration, some views relative to the social intercourse of the sexes.