1st
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From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
bonâ
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From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
a female human offspring
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
communicated in words
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
fide
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From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
set up or found
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
how
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From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
ironicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
immediately past
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
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 Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
and nothing more
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
Punch's
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From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
reactionarynounUS /riˈækʃəneri/
an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
sex-antagonism
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From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Punch_ printed a letter signed "A Daughter of Eve who remembers Adam," who observed that "the Literary Ladies' Dinner of the 1st of June only needed one feature to be absolutely perfect--the presence of Gentlemen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the letter was _bonâ fide_ or not, it probably expressed the view of the majority of those present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another passing phase in the history of sex-antagonism is to be found in the record of the first of many dinners at which only literary ladies were allowed to be present.
which person or people
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
WomanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading The more violent the manifestations of the New Womanhood, the more reactionary became _Punch's_ attitude.
a late time of life
From this reading The ironical protest registered by _Punch_ against ladies who insisted on travelling in smoking carriages and then objected to smoking, only serves to show how far we have travelled in the last thirty years.
