used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
(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 If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
any thing at all
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
corkscrewnounUS /ˈkɔːrkskruː/
a bottle opener that pulls corks
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
else
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From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
epiceneadjective
having an ambiguous sexual identity
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
divisible by two
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
expressibleadjective
capable of being expressed
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
karmanounUS /ˈkɑːrmə/
(Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
social deportment
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
the force of workers available
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
mixesnounUS /ˈmɪksəz/
plural of “mix” — a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
by chance
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
express in words
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Possibly the Advanced One, hospitably accepting her karma, is not concerned to be charming to “the likes o’ we”—would prefer the companionship of her blue gingham umbrella, her corkscrew curls, her epicene audiences and her name in the newspapers.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
which person or people
From this reading If we wish to have women who are different from ourselves in knowledge, character, accomplishments, manners; as different mentally as physically—and in these and in all other expressible differences reside all the charms that they have for us—we must keep them, or they must keep themselves, in an environment unlike our own.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For women as men say they are, wish them to be and try to think them, it is unfit altogether—as unfit as anything else that “mixes them up” with us, compelling a communication and association that are not social.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The fitness of women for political activity is not in present question; I am considering the fitness of political activity for women.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One would think this obvious to the meanest capacity, and might even hope that it would be understood by the Daughters of Thunder.
