Word: somewhat
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...sense perhaps in an era of male suffrage and "Help Wanted: Female" classifieds. Given the disabilities attached to womanhood in 1912, it was only fair and right that a new standard of gender equality not suddenly be proclaimed just as lifeboat seats were being handed out. That deference--a somewhat more urgent variant of giving up your seat on the bus to a woman--complemented and perhaps compensated for the legal and social constraints placed on women at the time...
With Ruth's assistance, Lisa begins to get her stories published, and what has evolved into a comfortable, friendly working relationship takes a new turn. Though Ruth admits that she is somewhat uncomfortable with Lisa's success, the tension doesn't really bubble to the surface until Lisa writes a novel based on her teacher's life, centering around a secret affair Ruth had in her youth with the legendary poet Delmore Schwartz...
...expected problems began to surface. First, the walk was a pain, especially when it was cold or when I was in a rush. Second, the absence of a late-night pizza place--while ostensibly good for my health--was very unsatisfying. Third, the supposed isolation from the River became somewhat daunting. I distinctly recall a rainy Friday night in October when I put off the walk as long as possible. When I finally headed back home at 3 a.m. I was drenched, my shoes completely soaked through...
...change in culture somewhat," she says. "It may take a little time to change the practices...
...defense is not obliged to see the mails, under New York?s rape shield law. Wetzel also ruled, however, that the prosecution is not allowed to use Jovanovic?s e-mail against him. So whatever the outcome of the case and its horrific allegations, the law is now somewhat less likely to intrude upon your inbox. Internet denizens everywhere will be comforted by that...