adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
BLAZEnounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
FLESHnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
Hurstwood
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From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
self-lovenoun
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Our self-love dictates our appreciation of the good or evil in another.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
TINDERnounUS /ˈtɪndər/
material for starting a fire
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading Mrs. Hurstwood retained this in such form that subsequent influences could transform it into hate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
WARSnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BLAZE OF THE TINDER: FLESH WARS WITH THE FLESH The misfortune of the Hurstwood household was due to the fact that jealousy, having been born of love, did not perish with it.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With his regard died his power to be attentive to her, and this, to a woman, is much greater than outright crime toward another.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Hurstwood was still worthy, in a physical sense, of the affection his wife had once bestowed upon him, but in a social sense he fell short.
