Chapter 8 of Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you. I want to see Scotland, and with you. “Things are going precious badly here. Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity. “I think Austria will fall to pieces.
Chapter 8 of Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading “Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.”
make certain of
From this reading ““I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.”
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading ““I think Austria will fall to pieces.”
plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary
From this reading “Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.”
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading “Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.”
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading “Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.”
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading “I want to see Scotland, and with you.”
emotionally aroused
From this reading “Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
live in the house where one works
In this reading ““I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want to see Scotland, and with you.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Things are going precious badly here.
make certain of
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading “I think Austria will fall to pieces.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “Things are going precious badly here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “I think Austria will fall to pieces.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
the act of departing
From this reading “Things are going precious badly here.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Things are going precious badly here.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
insistent solicitation and entreaty
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading “I think Austria will fall to pieces.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “Things are going precious badly here.
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading I want to see Scotland, and with you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I want to see Scotland, and with you.
emotionally aroused
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Things are going precious badly here.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think Austria will fall to pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Beust has gone too fast, and the privileges accorded to the Hungarians here stimulated the other nationalities to a like importunity.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to see Scotland, and with you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I think Austria will fall to pieces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I want to see Scotland, and with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I assure you that I live in the mere hope of a visit to you.
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