used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
without deviation
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
great-hearted
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From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
hugsnounUS /hʌɡz/
plural of “hug” — a tight or amorous embrace
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
located inward
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
not divisible by two
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
and nothing more
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
passivitynounUS /pəˈsɪvɪti/
the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
by chance
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
physiologicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the biological study of physiology
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
practisesverbUS /ˈpræktɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “practise” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
on the contrary
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
rudimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌruːdəˈmentəri/
being or involving basic facts or principles
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
sexualadjectiveUS /ˈsekʃuːəl/
of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
Sutteenoun
the act of a Hindu widow willingly cremating herself on the funeral pyre of her dead husband
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She enjoys some odd little mortification, some fantastic humiliation, that is known only to the inner chamber of her soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
in the direction of
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Doubtless this characteristic has a sexual basis, psychological perhaps rather than directly physiological, being an instinctive assertion of the fundamental principle of passivity, which in its turn is translated into the need to be held down and subdued.
unperceptiveadjective
lacking perception
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even the most selfish of her sex, provided she has some rudimentary virtues, hugs close to her bosom some pet little thorn which she loves to dig into her shrinking flesh.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE development of the germ of goodness in woman may be measured by her tendency towards self-sacrifice.
but in spite of that
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your great-hearted woman practises Suttee daily, greatly to the consternation of an observant yet unperceptive husband.
