used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
antitheses
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From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
cherishingverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
else
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From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
foretasting
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From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
guerdonnoun
a reward or payment
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
as might be expected
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
nourishingadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
ParadoxicallyadverbUS /ˌperəˈdɑːksəkli/
in a paradoxical manner
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
except for; apart from
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
express a supposition
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
sympathising
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From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very often, indeed, it is their exact antitheses--indecision, dependence, helplessness--which excite in tender breasts the fondest response.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
weaklingnounUS /ˈwiːklɪŋ/
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore, as she is the instinctive nurse of frailty, her affections turn more naturally to it than to the strength which is independent of her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She becomes a mother by right of the test to which she has submitted, which is in truth the test of her capacity for cherishing the weakling, for nourishing, for protecting and for sympathising in all ways with its weakness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Paradoxically, every woman is a mother before she is a virgin, else, save in foretasting the guerdon of love, could she never suffer the ordeal which is to qualify her for that reward.
women's
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From this reading It is a mistake to suppose that it is the manly qualities in a man which invariably appeal most to women’s affections.
