Learn English through classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete
John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete
Context Illustration Reading 1/86 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
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.
My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
It was the 8th of August, 1853.
A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
The work of the learned M. Groen van Prinsterer,--[Maurice et Barnevelt, Etude Historique.
Line 2
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.
Line 3
My first interview, more than twenty years ago, with Mr. Lothrop Motley, has left an indelible impression on my memory.
Line 4
It was the 8th of August, 1853.
Line 5
A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.

Learner Dictionary

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

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

acquisitions noun US /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.”

archivist noun US /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.”

considers verb US /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.”

correction noun US /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.”

erroneous adjective US /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.”

extracts noun US /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.”

indelible adjective US /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.”

revision noun US /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.”

All words in this reading · 87

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

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

1853

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

From this reading “It was the 8th of August, 1853.

1875

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

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

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

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

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

From this reading A note is handed me from our eminent archivist Bakhuyzen van den Brink.

Barnevelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Chapter 4 of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete by Oliver Wendell Holmes holds 432 sentences, grouped into 87 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 4 of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete contain?

Chapter 4 holds 432 sentences of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 4 of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete by Oliver Wendell Holmes exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 432 sentences, grouped into 87 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 4 of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete?

Work through the 87 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 87 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 4 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 4 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete

Common questions about reading John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete by Oliver Wendell Holmes on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete?

Yes. All 0 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #? are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #?, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete take to read?

About 5 minutes of reading across 0 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete section by section

How to work through John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 0 chapters of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete

Words and structures a reader meets early in John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
One of the 0 chapters of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 2
One of the 0 chapters of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 3
One of the 0 chapters of John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.