AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
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 A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
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 OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The individual Russian is one of the most charming creatures living.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
CREATURESnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
distentionnoun
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The individual Russian is one of the most charming creatures living.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The individual Russian is one of the most charming creatures living.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The individual Russian is one of the most charming creatures living.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
mantel-piece
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From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
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 I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The individual Russian is one of the most charming creatures living.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
neatly-written
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
OUGHTmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
SHALLmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CREATURES THAT ONE DAY SHALL BE MEN.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I OUGHT to like Russia better than I do, if only for the sake of the many good friends I am proud to possess amongst the Russians.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A large square photograph I keep always on my mantel-piece; it helps me to maintain my head at that degree of distention necessary for the performance of all literary work.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It presents in the centre a neatly-written address in excellent English that I frankly confess I am never tired of reading, around which are ranged some hundreds of names I am quite unable to read, but which, in spite of their strange lettering, I know to be the names of good Russian men and women to whom, a year or two ago, occurred the kindly idea of sending me as a Christmas card this message of encouragement.
