Chapter V

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

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

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

the two together, not just one

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a state at a particular time

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

in an identifiably distinctive manner

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

in or to another place

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

the state of being excluded

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

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

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

(of persons) taken advantage of

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

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

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

engage in

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

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 The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

in an essential manner

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

on one occasion

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

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

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

express in speech

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

push forcefully

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

not changeable or subject to change

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

not suitable for a woman

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

under normal conditions

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

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

From this reading The craze for excitement and for unfeminine publicity of life has possessed her, to the temporary exclusion of many of the sweeter and more modest qualities which were once distinctively her own.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

at the time that

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

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From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

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

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Life is a bewildering tangle at the best, but the discontented woman is not the one to make it smoother.

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

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Elsewhere they complain when they are thrust to the side by the superior force of the ungodly sex; and think themselves ill-used if fewer hours of labour--and that labour of what Mr. Carlyle called a 'slim' and superficial kind--cannot command the market and hold the field against the better work and more continuous efforts of men.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading There is nothing of which women speak with more bitterness than of the lower rates of payment usually accorded to their work; nothing wherein they seem to be so utterly incapable of judging of cause and effect; or of taking to heart the unchangeable truth that the best must necessarily win in the long run, and that the first condition of equality of payment is equality in the worth of the work done.

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

From this reading If women would perfect themselves in those things which they do already before carrying their efforts into new fields, we cannot but think it would be better both for themselves and the world.