used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
ALARICnounUS /ˈælərɪk/
king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
in addition
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
antagonisticadjectiveUS /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
indicating opposition or resistance
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
blightedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪtɪd/
affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
a young person of either sex
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
a special loved one
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
without deviation
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
divisible by two
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
at any time
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
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 What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Love, that must bow and do reverence to superiority, can protect and foster inferiority; and what is so sweet as to be able to protect?
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
TUDORnounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
look attentively
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What filial affection is ever so strong as that evinced by a child for a parent in misfortune?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK There is, undoubtedly, a propensity in human love to attach itself to excellence; but it has also, as undoubtedly, a propensity directly antagonistic to this, and which teaches it to put forth its strongest efforts in favour of inferiority.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Even among the rough, sympathies of schoolboys, the cripple, the sickly one, or the orphan without a home, will find the warmest friendship and a stretch of kindness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Watch any fair flock of children in which there may be one blighted bud, and you will see that that blighted one is the mother's darling.
