Chapter VII

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

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

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

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

clothing in general

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

having the place or position changed

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

a social unit living together

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

to a considerable degree

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

a social unit living together

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

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

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

especially; in particular

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

possessing material wealth

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

express in words

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

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

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

creating thread

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

not in physical motion

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

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

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

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

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If the work be assigned to outsiders, then the privacy of the family circle is broken up and the dearest ties of earth are disturbed by intruders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

creating fabric

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Another way of expressing the same idea is to say that in at least nine-tenths of the households, the woman is the household servant.

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

From this reading This is woman’s work in the most of our homes, and a servant’s work in the homes of the rich.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading ROADTOWN HOUSEKEEPING Though it is true that some work, which in the past rested heavily upon the shoulders of women, has been taken into the factory, notably the spinning, weaving and clothes making trades, and on the farm the making of butter, still the bulk of labor of the women of the average household comes in that group of washing, ironing, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, making beds, cooking and dish-washing.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Woman’s Work not Specialized._ Industrial progress has not yet applied to this work of women the specialization and labor saving machinery that has sent forward the general work of the world at such a rapid pace.