Chapter 4 of History of English Literature Volume 3 (of 3) is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of History of English Literature Volume 3 (of 3) is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed. Moore, 17 vols, II. 302, "Journal," Dec. 13, 1813.] [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
Chapter 4 of History of English Literature Volume 3 (of 3) is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading “[Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.”
possessive form of “burns” — United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading “[Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.”
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading “[Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.”
possessive form of “chambers” — English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading “[Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.”
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading “302, "Journal," Dec.”
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “[Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.”
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “302, "Journal," Dec.”
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading “Moore, 17 vols, II.”
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From this reading 13, 1813.]
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From this reading Moore, 17 vols, II.
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From this reading 13, 1813.]
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From this reading 302, "Journal," Dec.
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From this reading [Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.
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From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
possessive form of “burns” — United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading [Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.
possessive form of “chambers” — English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading 302, "Journal," Dec.
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading [Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Moore, 17 vols, II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading 302, "Journal," Dec.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Moore, 17 vols, II.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading [Footnote 86: See a passage from Burns's commonplace-book in Chambers's "Life of Burns," I.
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From this reading Moore, 17 vols, II.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading [Footnote 85: Byron's Works, ed.
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