1918
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From this reading Ditchingham, 1918.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
avails
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From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
BelieveverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believe me, Ever sincerely yours, H. RIDER HAGGARD.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
Bickley
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From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
blackenverbUS /ˈblækən/
make or become black
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
Curzon
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From this reading To The Earl Curzon of Kedleston, K.G.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
Ditchingham
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From this reading Ditchingham, 1918.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading To The Earl Curzon of Kedleston, K.G.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
falsest
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From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
GnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading To The Earl Curzon of Kedleston, K.G.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Believe me, Ever sincerely yours, H. RIDER HAGGARD.
HAGGARDadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Believe me, Ever sincerely yours, H. RIDER HAGGARD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To The Earl Curzon of Kedleston, K.G.
Kedleston
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From this reading To The Earl Curzon of Kedleston, K.G.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
NOTEnounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
parablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
RIDERnounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Believe me, Ever sincerely yours, H. RIDER HAGGARD.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading NOTE By J. R. Bickley, M.R.C.S.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Believe me, Ever sincerely yours, H. RIDER HAGGARD.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore in gratitude and memory I ask you to accept this romance, as I know that you do not disdain the study of romance in the intervals of your Imperial work.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The application of its parable to our state and possibilities—beneath or beyond these glimpses of the moon—I leave to your discernment.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Although for this reason vindication came otherwise, your kindness is one that I have never forgotten, since, whatever the immediate issue of any effort, in the end it is the intention that avails.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading More than thirty years ago you tried to protect me, then a stranger to you, from one of the falsest and most malignant accusations ever made against a writer.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So complete was your exposure of the methods of those at work to blacken a person whom they knew to be innocent, that, as you will remember, they refused to publish your analysis which destroyed their charges and, incidentally, revealed their motives.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Believe me, Ever sincerely yours, H. RIDER HAGGARD.
