Chapter 108 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 108 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Venice, February 28. 1817. "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity. I think this is the fourth within as many moons. I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
Chapter 108 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “"You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.”
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading “"Venice, February 28.”
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading “"You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.”
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.”
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading “I think this is the fourth within as many moons.”
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading “"You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.”
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading “I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.”
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading “"Venice, February 28.”
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From this reading 1817.
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From this reading "Venice, February 28.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
for the reason that
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
divisible by two
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Venice, February 28.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
immediately past
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
the literary culture
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
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 I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
by chance
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "Venice, February 28.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I think this is the fourth within as many moons.
an established custom
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will, perhaps, complain as much of the frequency of my letters now, as you were wont to do of their rarity.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I feel anxious to hear from you, even more than usual, because your last indicated that you were unwell.
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