1837
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From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
6th
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From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
9th
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From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
in actual fact
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
any thing at all
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
dearly loved
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
DISABILITIESnounUS /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading LEGAL DISABILITIES OF WOMEN.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
apart from; not including
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Woman has no political existence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
law-makersnoun
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
LEGALadjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading LEGAL DISABILITIES OF WOMEN.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
MonounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
not any; not one
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEGAL DISABILITIES OF WOMEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
and nothing more
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Woman has no political existence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
express in words
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am not sufficiently acquainted with the laws respecting women on the continent of Europe, to say anything about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
which person or people
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the single exception of presenting a petition to the legislative body, she is a cipher in the nation; or, if not actually so in representative governments, she is only counted, like the slaves of the South, to swell the number of law-makers who form decrees for her government, with little reference to her benefit, except so far as her good may promote their own.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Concord, 9th Mo., 6th, 1837._ MY DEAR SISTER,--There are few things which present greater obstacles to the improvement and elevation of woman to her appropriate sphere of usefulness and duty, than the laws which have been enacted to destroy her independence, and crush her individuality; laws which, although they are framed for her government, she has had no voice in establishing, and which rob her of some of her _essential rights_.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LEGAL DISABILITIES OF WOMEN.
