Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

anew

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

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

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

have

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

expel gas from the stomach

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

most powerful or important or influential

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

freedom from political subjugation or servitude

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

lasting a very short time

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

plural of “eruption” — the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

start firing a weapon

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

set up or found

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

physically weak

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

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From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

belonging to a thing by its very nature

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

a region in central Italy

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

not any; not one

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

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

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

above and across; more than

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

go across or through

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

witty remark

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

express in words

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

only a very short time before

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

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

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

be seated

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

be standing; be upright

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

not in physical motion

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

lacking natural ease

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

in the direction of

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

precisely as stated

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

morally excellent

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading How can she stand out against the forced marches, the weary, sleepless camping at night?

(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 It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

at the time that

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

which person or people

From this reading It is well-nigh ludicrous to think that Sally Bishop--quiet, virtuous, chaste Sally Bishop, the very opposite of a revolutionary--is one in the ranks of a great army who are marching, they scarcely know whither, to a command they have scarcely heard, strained to a mighty endurance in a cause they scarcely understand.

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

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

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is the problem of population that is being worked out now, not the mere spontaneous and ephemeral struggle of a few dominating personalities.

a late time of life

From this reading It is all very well to say that there have been movements towards the enfranchisement of women since before the Roman era; it is all very well to point out that these movements are periodical, almost as inevitable as the volcanic eruptions that belch out their volumes of running fire and die down again into peaceful submission: but when the whole vital cause is altered, when the intrinsic motive in the entrails of that vast crater is changed, it is no wise policy to say, "It will pass over--another two or three years and women will find, as they have always found before, that it is better to sit still and let others do the work."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She seems too young to be of service, too frail to bear the hardships of the way.