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A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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"I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to
"A. S."
[I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.
But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.
"Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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"I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to
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"A. S."
/ə es/
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[I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.
/aɪ sent ə briːf əˈfɜːrmətɪv ˈænsər tuː ðə əˈbʌv noʊt ðə pruːf ʌv ðə ˈθɪriz set fɔːrθ ɪn ðə roʊˈmæns ɪz æz aɪ hæv ɔːlˈredi ˈsteɪtɪd ˈiːzəli tuː biː faʊnd ɪn ðə nuː ˈtestəmənt/
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But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.
/bʌt ðer ɑːr ðoʊz huː duː nɑːt ənd wɪl nɑːt bɪˈliːv ðə nuː ˈtestəmənt ənd fɔːr ðem ðer ɑːr noʊ pruːfs ʌv ˈeni ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː ɪn ɜːrθ ɔːr ˈhevən/
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"Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

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

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affirmative adjective US /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirming or giving assent

From this reading “[I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.”

existing adjective US /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

presently existing

From this reading “But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.”

oblige verb US /əˈblaɪdʒ/

force somebody to do something

From this reading “"I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to”

seeker noun US /ˈsiːkər/

someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading “"I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to”

spirituality noun US /ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː/

property or income owned by a church

From this reading “But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.”

Testament noun US /ˈtestəmənt/

a profession of belief

From this reading “[I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.”

theories noun US /ˈθɪriz/

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading “[I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.”

Worlds noun US /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “"I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to”

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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 "A. S."

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirming or giving assent

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

authoressnoun

a woman author

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/

third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

Corellinoun

Italian violinist and composer of violin concertos (1653-1713)

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

enunciates

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

presently existing

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

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

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

heavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

Marie

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/

force somebody to do something

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

proofnounUS /pruːf/

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

proofsnounUS /pruːfs/

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

RomancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading "A. S."

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

seekernounUS /ˈsiːkər/

someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

spiritualitynounUS /ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː/

property or income owned by a church

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/

a profession of belief

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading [I sent a brief affirmative answer to the above note; the "proof" of the theories set forth in the "Romance" is, as I have already stated, easily to be found in the New Testament.

theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

TruthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

TwonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Having eyes they see not, and hearing they do not understand."--AUTHOR.]

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading But there are those who do not and will not believe the New Testament, and for them there are no "proofs" of any existing spirituality in earth or heaven.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "I should like to know if Marie Corelli honestly believes the theory which she enunciates in her book, 'The Romance of Two Worlds:' and also if she has any proof on which to found that same theory?--if so, the authoress will greatly oblige an earnest seeker after Truth if she will give the information sought to

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