Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

put in effect

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

anew

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

get the meaning of something

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

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

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

intentionally conceived

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

recognizable; marked

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

inequality or difference in some respect

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

set up or found

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

usually; as a rule

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

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

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

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

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

and nothing more

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

engage in

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

the force of workers available

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

a particular point in time

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

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

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

not any; not one

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

without a sound

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

keep busy with

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

and nothing more

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

having a point

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

existing or coming before

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

with speed

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

inflected form of “retake” — take back by force, as after a battle

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

not often

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

in the near future

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

in a striking manner

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

a state of acute pain

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

not shrinking from danger

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

disposed to venture or take risks

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

nonexistent

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

at the time that

From this reading And as just as is the remark in a general application, it is, we apprehend, more strikingly so when applied to the gentler sex; for, from the position they occupy in social life, their powers of action or endurance are so seldom fully put to the test, that they are generally far less conscious than men of what deeds they might accomplish or what degree of suffering they might endure, in emergencies calculated to call forth the highest energies of their physical and moral natures.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

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

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

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

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And if there be any disparity between the number of heroes and heroines in the world, such emergencies as we have named are only wanting, we believe, to make up any deficiency that may be found in the latter.

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

From this reading But, beginning to suspect the true source of the present misfortune, which, if her suspicions were just, pointed only at herself, and thinking that her escape would soon lead to the voluntary release of her companion, she quickly decided on the latter alternative, and glided noiselessly away into the depths of the forest.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.

be the cause or source of

From this reading When Miss Haviland ascertained that her too venturous companion had been intercepted and retaken, in the manner mentioned in the preceding chapter, she for a moment greatly hesitated whether to return and yield herself again to her captors, or persevere in her attempt to escape.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Unshrinking from the storm, Well have ye borne your part, With woman's fragile form, But more than manhood's heart”--_Whittier_ The observation is no less true than trite, that no one knows till he has tried it, what he can do or endure.