Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
abroad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
age
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
also
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
alter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
ascertained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
become
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
believenounUS /ˈbelieve/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
bread
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
confess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
delight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
desire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
doctrine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
earning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
Entertains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
expedient
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
female
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
Friends
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
general
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
get
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
hold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
human
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
intent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
labour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
learn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
Many
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
married
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
Miss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
natural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
nature
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
natures
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
necessity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
opinion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
population
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
position
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
practice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
precept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
respect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
say
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
showing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
single
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
Some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
speaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
state
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
strong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
subject
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
Tea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
teaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
There
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
thirty-five
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
Todd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I confess to an opinion that human nature will be found to be too strong for them.
twenty-five
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
unmarried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is, I know, a feeling abroad among women that this desire is one of which it is expedient that they should become ashamed; that it will be well for them to alter their natures in this respect, and learn to take delight in the single state.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
women
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am now speaking, not of the female population at large, but of women whose position in the world does not subject them to the necessity of earning their bread by the labour of their hands.
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Todd Entertains Some Friends at Tea I believe that a desire to get married is the natural state of a woman at the age of--say from twenty-five to thirty-five, and I think also that it is good for the world in general that it should be so.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Many of the most worthy women of the day are now teaching this doctrine, and are intent on showing by precept and practice that an unmarried woman may have as sure a hold on the world, and a position within it as ascertained, as may an unmarried man.
