Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

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

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

have

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

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

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

in a stupid manner

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

divisible by two

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

death of a person

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

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

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

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

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

in a close manner

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

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

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

the force of workers available

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

with respect to moral principles

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

past form of “revolutionize” — change radically

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

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

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

not in physical motion

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

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

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

of great force or power

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

having come into contact

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

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

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

not having or showing interest

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

up to a particular time

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How strong this impression was she did not know until she had almost reached home, revolving the whole way the thoughts that had started as Trafford’s bronze doors closed behind her.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

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

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

at the time that

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

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

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to her that what the men did when they went to their offices involved the whole of society in all its relations, touched her life more intimately than even her painting.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But, without her realizing it, the idea had gradually formed in her mind that the proceedings downtown were morally not unlike the occupation of coal-heaver or scavenger physically.

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

From this reading Like almost all women and all but a few men, Neva was densely ignorant of and wholly uninterested in business—the force that has within a few decades become titanic and has revolutionized the internal as well as the external basis of life as completely as if we had been whisked away to another planet.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading She still talked and tried to think in the old traditional lines in which the books, grave and light, are still written and education is still restricted—although those lines have as absolutely ceased to bear upon our real life as have the gods of the classic world.