adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading There are disadvantages in both.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
ChambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading WOMEN IN CONGRESS
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading There are disadvantages in both.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WOMEN IN CONGRESS
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
RecordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are disadvantages in both.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This last objection is, however, frivolous, for the speeches will be printed in the Record; and it is as easy to count women on a vote as men.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
WOMENnounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WOMEN IN CONGRESS
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The members of the Senate are so few that the women of the country would not be adequately represented in it; and the Chamber in which the House meets is too large for women to make speeches in with any pleasure to themselves or their hearers.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It does not seem to be decided yet whether women are to take the Senate or the House at Washington in the new development of what is called the dual government.
