1853
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From this reading “It was the 8th of August, 1853.
1875
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From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
8th
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From this reading “It was the 8th of August, 1853.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
acquisitionsnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “acquisition” — the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
archivistnounUS /ˈɑːr.kɪ.vɪst/
A person who maintains and is in charge of archives and historical records.
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “It was the 8th of August, 1853.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
Bakhuyzen
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From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
Barnevelt
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From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
BrinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
et
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From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
Etudenoun
a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
Groen
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From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
Historique
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From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
indelibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪbəl/
cannot be removed or erased
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
Lothrop
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From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
Maurice
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From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
MotleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
Prinsterer
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From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
Utrechtnoun
a city in the central Netherlands
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was the 8th of August, 1853.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Utrecht, 1875.]--devoted expressly to the revision and correction of what the author considers the erroneous views of Mr. Motley on certain important points, bears, notwithstanding, such sincere and hearty tribute to his industry, his acquisitions, his brilliant qualities as a historian, that some extracts from it will be read, I think, with interest.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.