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A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel
A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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"DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.
My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.
I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.
I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.
Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.
Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.
May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!
With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."
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A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.
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My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.
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I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.
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I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.
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Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.
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Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.
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May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!
/meɪ jɔːr bʊk biː red baɪ ɔːl huː ɑːr ˈredi tuː rəˈsiːv ðə haɪ truːθs ðæt ɪt kənˈteɪnz/
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With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."
/wɪð θæŋks aɪ rɪˈmeɪn dɪr ˈmædəm jʊrz sɪnˈsɪrli em es/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

combining noun US /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading “I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.”

ignored adjective US /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/

disregarded

From this reading “I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.”

occult verb US /əˈkʌlt/

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading “I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.”

so-called adjective US /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/

doubtful or suspect

From this reading “I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.”

strengthened adjective US /ˈstreŋθənd/

given added strength or support

From this reading “Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.”

Supernatural noun US /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading “I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.”

testament noun US /ˈtestəmənt/

a profession of belief

From this reading “Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.”

truths noun US /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading “May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!”

All words in this reading · 134

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

addverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

cannot

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From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

DEEPENEDverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

depthsnounUS /depθs/

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

fillverbUS /fɪl/

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

how

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From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/

disregarded

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/

in the recent past

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."

MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/

come into possession of

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/

get something; come into possession of

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

RomancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

selfnounUS /self/

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/

doubtful or suspect

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

STRENGTHENEDadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/

given added strength or support

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

SupernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

TESTAMENTnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/

a profession of belief

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

Theosophynoun

a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

truthsnounUS /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading May your book be read by all who are ready to receive the high truths that it contains!

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading I have been always interested in the so-called Supernatural, feeling very conscious of depths in my own self and in others that are usually ignored.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Your book seemed to give me just what I wanted--IT HAS DEEPENED AND STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF IN AND LOVE TO GOD AND HAS MADE THE NEW TESTAMENT A NEW BOOK TO ME.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have been reading as many books as I could obtain upon Theosophy, but though thankful for the high thoughts I found in them, I still felt a great want--that of combining this occult knowledge with my own firm belief in the Christian religion.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Things which I could not understand before seem clear in the light which your 'Vision' has thrown upon them, and I cannot remain satisfied without expressing to you my sincere gratitude.

WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading My dear friend Miss F----, who has written to you lately I believe, first read it to me, and I cannot tell you what a want in my life it seemed to fill up.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "You must receive so many letters that I feel it is almost a shame to add to the number, but I cannot resist writing to tell you how very much your book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds,' has helped me.

YourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading With thanks, I remain, dear Madam, "Yours sincerely, M. S."

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