adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
incrementnounUS /ˈɪnkrəmənt/
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is marriage?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading What is marriage?
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
ox-cart
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From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Together these two cut the trees, build the cabin, clear the land and sow it, thus making shelter and food.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is marriage?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
WomannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And then the Woman draws apart to bring _her_ increment, the children, to fight with them, to follow in their steps.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At least in these United States where men once dreamed they would create a new society of ideal form based on that poetic illusion, "All men"--presumably women, too!--"are born free and equal!"
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, what has marriage been,--first among the pioneers pushing their way to new land through the forest, their women at their sides, or in the ox-cart behind them with the implements of conquest,--pushing out together into the wide wilderness, there to fight side by side, to tame Nature and win from her a small circle of economic order for their support?
