Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

the act of creating written works

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

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

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

stupefied by alcoholic drink

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

(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 The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

having the ability or power to create

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

divisible by two

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

go away from a place

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

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 To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

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 However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

of grammatical gender

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

the force of workers available

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

a scientist trained in psychology

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

and nothing more

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

inspiring awe

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.

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

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The view is, simply, that given roughly the same environment and training men are far better creative artists than women.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

except if; if not

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

not penitent or remorseful

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading However, many women of judgment admit its truth, so that the indignation of a few will leave me unrepentant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But I claim the fact to be sufficiently proved by the record of history, which shows that for one even capable woman artist there are ten men at least, and that among the company of the sublime masters, unless we adopt Samuel Butler’s absurd theory of the authorship of the Odyssey, there is not a single woman.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading THE ENGLISHWOMAN AND THE ARTS The recognition accorded in previous chapters to the good Englishwoman’s claims and virtues has, I hope, dispelled any impression that they are the work of a mind befogged with old masculine prejudices, for I must begin this chapter with a confession that with regard to the arts I hold a view which is not too complimentary to women.

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

From this reading To inquire fully into the reasons for this would be a long matter, for they are complex and, in some measure, below the external surface of personality: it is for the psychologist to dig them out.