used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
by-products
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From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
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contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
drawing-room
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compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
embarrassesverbUS /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/
third-person singular of “embarrass” — cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
IMITATIONnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
justifiesverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
express in words
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some of the unexpected loot she has carried away still embarrasses her.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
to-day
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading Not a little, however, is of such undeniable advantage that she may fairly contend that its capture alone justifies her campaign.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON THE IMITATION OF MAN Fresh attacks on life, like chemical experiments, turn up unexpected by-products.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
used to ask for information about something
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Uneasy Woman, driven by the thirst for greater freedom, and believing man's way of life will assuage it, lays siege to his kingdom.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go to-day into many a woman's club house, into many a drawing-room or studio at, let us say, the afternoon tea hour, and what will you see?
