Sentence:  The very firmness of her convictions and logical clearness of her arguments captivated and stimulated him to make greater efforts ; usually , this is most exasperating to <WSD>men</WSD> , who expect every woman to verify their preconceived notions concerning her sex , and when she does not , immediately condemn her as eccentric and unwomanly . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)