used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
(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 The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
being joined in close association
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
clearsnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
intoxicantnoun
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
engage in
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
the force of workers available
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
obscuringverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
and nothing more
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
outworn
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From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
by chance
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
sensation-hunters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has undergone so much revision, in fact, that women have, in large masses, ceased to be civilians and are ranked as the Army.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
sub-division
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From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
unwomanlyadjective
not womanly
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole question of the civilian population has taken on a different aspect since the outbreak of this war, owing to the extraordinary and unprecedented penalties attached to the civilian status by Germany, but the sub-division labelled "Women" has perhaps undergone more revision than any.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If it be frankly conceded that it is as natural for women to want to get to the war as men, one clears the way for profitable discussion without wasting time while the outworn epithets of "unwomanly" and "sensation-hunters" are flung through the air to the great obscuring thereof.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "AND THE BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER" Since the beginning of things women have been mixed up in war, and it is only as the world has become more civilised (if in view of the present one can make that assertion) that their place in it has been questioned.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The delight in danger for its own sake is common to all human beings, to the young as an intoxicant, to the old as a drug.
