Chapter 11 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TO MR. WILLIAM BANKES. "Southwell, March 6. 1807. "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
Chapter 11 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading “WILLIAM BANKES.”
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “"Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.”
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From this reading 1807.
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From this reading "Southwell, March 6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
third-person singular of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading WILLIAM BANKES.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
march in a procession
From this reading "Southwell, March 6.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TO MR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
and nothing more
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
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From this reading "Southwell, March 6.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MR.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIAM BANKES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Bankes, "Your critique is valuable for many reasons: in the first place, it is the only one in which flattery has borne so slight a part; in the _next_, I am _cloyed_ with insipid compliments.
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