Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

how long something has existed

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

in addition

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

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

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

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

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

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

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

set up or found

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

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

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

rule of personal conduct

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

express in words

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

carry out

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

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

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

being five more than thirty

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

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

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

(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 There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

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

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

belonging to which person

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

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

From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.