Chapter II

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

a person who is loathsome or disgusting

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

(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 Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

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

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

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

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

a young person of either sex

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

the status of a citizen with rights and duties

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

make strong or stronger

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

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

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

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

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

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From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

and nothing more

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

under normal conditions

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

among the people

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

express in words

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

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From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

satisfy

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

acceptance of despair

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

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From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

in a triumphant manner

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Milk is too popularly known to need description; but it is not all that is sold under that name that comes from the cow.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

experienced at secondhand

From this reading Certainly this vicarious exercise of the office of maternity is an abomination; and the abomination of having one’s child suckled by a mercenary stranger can only be next in intensity to that of having him----but let us keep to “Table Traits.”

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

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

at the time that

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.

which person or people

From this reading It is a curious fact, that aristocratic infants are those who are most ordinarily deprived of this first right of their citizenship, and are sent to slake their thirst and fortify their thews and sinews at ochlocratic breasts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Who can say what bad principles may not have been drawn in with these “early breakfasts?”

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

From this reading Jean Jacques Rousseau was not often right, but he was triumphantly so when he denounced the young and healthy mother, let her rank be what it might, who made surrender of what should be one of the purest of a young mother’s pleasures, and flung her child to the bosom of a stranger.