1837
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From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
of short duration or distance
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
Brookline
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From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
a state at a particular time
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
dearly loved
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
engage in
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
the local environment
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
continue talking
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall now proceed to make a few remarks on the condition of women in my own country.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
which person or people
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope that the principles I have asserted will claim the attention of some of my sex, who may be able to bring into view, more thoroughly than I have done, the situation and degradation of woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ON THE CONDITION OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I regret that my time has been so much occupied by other things, that I have been unable to bestow that attention upon the subject which it merits, and that my constant change of place has prevented me from having access to books, which might probably have assisted me in this part of my work.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Brookline, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--I have now taken a brief survey of the condition of woman in various parts of the world.
