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A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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"DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'
I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.
I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.
I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.
People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.
Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.
"Sincerely yours, "R. H."
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'
/dɪr ˈmædəm aɪ der seɪ juː hæv hæd ˈmeni ˈletərz bʌt aɪ mʌst æd maɪn tuː ðə ˈnʌmbər tuː θæŋk juː fɔːr jɔːr bʊk ðə roʊˈmæns ʌv tuː wɜːrldz/
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I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.
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I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.
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I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.
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People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.
/ˈpiːpəl fɔːr ðə moʊst pɑːrt driːm əˈweɪ ðer lɪvz wʌn miːts soʊ fjuː huː ˈrɪli bɪˈliːv ɪn ɪˈlektrɪkəl əˈfɪnəti ənd aɪ hæv felt ɪt soʊ ˈɔːfən ənd fɔːr soʊ lɔːŋ/
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Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.
/fərˈɡɪv maɪ ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ juː wɪð ðɪs ˈletər bʌt aɪ æm ˈɡreɪtfəl fɔːr jɔːr ˈleɪbər ʌv lʌv təˈwɔːrdz ˈreɪzɪŋ men ənd ˈwɪmən/
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"Sincerely yours, "R. H."
/sɪnˈsɪrli jʊrz ɑːr eɪtʃ/

Learner Dictionary

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

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affinity noun US /əˈfɪnəti/

(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

From this reading “People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.”

Crucified verb US /ˈkruːsəfaɪd/

inflected form of “crucify” — kill by nailing onto a cross

From this reading “I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.”

electrical adjective US /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading “People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.”

electricity noun US /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading “I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.”

inculcated verb US /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/

past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading “I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.”

Psychical adjective US /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading “I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.”

Research noun US /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading “I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.”

selflessness noun US /ˈselfləsnɪs/

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

From this reading “I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

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, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/

(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

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 I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

CrucifiedverbUS /ˈkruːsəfaɪd/

inflected form of “crucify” — kill by nailing onto a cross

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

DivinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

dreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

ForgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading "Sincerely yours, "R. H."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/

past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/

of less size or importance

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

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, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

meetsnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

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

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

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From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

possessverbUS /pəˈzes/

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

PsychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading "Sincerely yours, "R. H."

raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

ResearchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

RomancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

selflessnessnounUS /ˈselfləsnɪs/

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

SincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading "Sincerely yours, "R. H."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession of a teacher

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People for the most part dream away their lives; one meets so few who really believe in electrical affinity, and I have felt it so often and for so long.

Theosophynoun

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

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

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

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/

two times

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

TwonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading I have thought much on Theosophy and Psychical Research--but what struck me in your book was the glorious selflessness inculcated and the perfect Majesty of the Divinity clear throughout--no sweeping away of the Crucified One.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Forgive my troubling you with this letter, but I am grateful for your labour of love towards raising men and women.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I felt a better woman for the reading of it twice: and I know others, too, who are higher and better women for such noble thoughts and teaching.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I am deeply interested in the wonderful force we possess, all in a greater or lesser degree--call it influence, electricity, or what you will.

WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "DEAR MADAM, "I dare say you have had many letters, but I must add mine to the number to thank you for your book, the 'Romance of Two Worlds.'

yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Sincerely yours, "R. H."

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