adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
AFFECTIONnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading PARENTAL AFFECTION.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
blindest
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From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
controul
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From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
imbitter
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From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
L'amour
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From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
memenounUS /miːm/
a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation)
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
PARENTALadjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading PARENTAL AFFECTION.
ParentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
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 Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
propre
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From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
self-lovenoun
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
soi
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From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Parental affection is, perhaps, the blindest modification of perverse self-love; for we have not, like the French two terms (L'amour propre, L'amour de soi meme) to distinguish the pursuit of a natural and reasonable desire, from the ignorant calculations of weakness.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading To promote, such is the perversity of unprincipled prejudices, the future welfare of the very beings whose present existence they imbitter by the most despotic stretch of power.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Parents often love their children in the most brutal manner, and sacrifice every relative duty to promote their advancement in the world.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Power, in fact, is ever true to its vital principle, for in every shape it would reign without controul or inquiry.
