Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

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

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

a period of 100 years

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

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

From this reading It is possible that the mysticetus does the same.

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

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

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

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From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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

From this reading It is possible that the mysticetus does the same.

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is possible that the mysticetus does the same.

and nothing more

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

the force of workers available

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

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

From this reading It is possible that the mysticetus does the same.

not any; not one

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

and nothing more

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

above and across; more than

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is possible that the mysticetus does the same.

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is possible that the mysticetus does the same.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

plural of “swipe” — a sweeping stroke or blow

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

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

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

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

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading Translated from the Artesian of H. G. Pozzuoli Author of _The Treadmill_, _The Isthmus of Dr. Day_, _The Vanishing Lady_, etc., etc. "Not novels and poetry swipes, but ideas, science, books" _The Artilleryman_ THIS OUTRAGE ON A FASCINATING AND CONVINCING ROMANCE "JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER."

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

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

From this reading Not one of them gave a thought to Wenus as a source of danger, or thought of it only to dismiss the idea of active rivalry upon it as impossible or improbable.

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

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With infinite complacency maids and matrons went to and fro over London, serene in the assurance of their empire over man.

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

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

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

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

a late time of life

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.

but in spite of that

From this reading No one would have believed in the first years of the twentieth century that men and modistes on this planet were being watched by intelligences greater than woman's and yet as ambitious as her own.