Chapter IX · Chapter 9

plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

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

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

lacking a conscience

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

carefully weighed

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

third-person singular of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

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From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

investing with dignity or honor

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

at any time

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

every person

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

the state of being excluded

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

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

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

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

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

third-person singular of “qualify” — prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

not often

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

with honesty

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

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

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

violent pangs of suffering

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

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

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading One of the most disconcerting characteristics of advocates, conservative and radical, is their conscienceless treatment of facts.

in an unselfish manner

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading Each of us advocates his own pet theory of betterment, often to the exclusion of everybody else's theory.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Rarely do they allow full value to that which qualifies or contradicts their theories.

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

characterized by variety

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

(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 We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

at the time that

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

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

From this reading ON THE ENNOBLING OF THE WOMAN'S BUSINESS That the varied, delicate, and difficult problems which crowd the attention of the woman in her social laboratory should ever be considered unworthy of first-class brains and training is but proof of the difficulty the human mind has in distinguishing values when in the throes of social change.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We rightly believe to-day that the world is not nearly so well run as it would be if we could--or would--apply unselfishly what we already know.