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Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals

Chapter XLIII · Chapter 43

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"Newstead Abbey, Septembers.
1814.
"I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.
It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.
"I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.
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Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals

Chapter XLIII · Chapter 43

Chapter 43 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 24 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Newstead Abbey, Septembers.
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1814.
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"I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.
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It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.
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"I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.
/aɪ stɪl θɪŋk ˈmɪstər hɑːɡ ənd jərˈself maɪt meɪk aʊt æn əˈlaɪəns/

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Abbey noun US /ˈæbi/

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading “"Newstead Abbey, Septembers.”

alliance noun US /əˈlaɪəns/

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading “"I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.”

collect verb US /kəˈlekt/

get or gather together

From this reading “"I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.”

generation noun US /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading “"I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.”

gives noun US /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading “It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.”

Hogg noun US /hɑːɡ/

Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)

From this reading “"I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.”

journals noun US /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading “It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.”

mention verb US /ˈmenʃən/

make reference to

From this reading “It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.”

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1814

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From this reading 1814.

47

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From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading "Newstead Abbey, Septembers.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/

get or gather together

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

entreatment

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From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

Hobhouse's

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From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/

Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/

make reference to

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

Merivale's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

Newstead

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Newstead Abbey, Septembers.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It gives me much pleasure to hear of Mr. Hobhouse's and Mr. Merivale's good entreatment by the journals you mention.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

Septembers

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Newstead Abbey, Septembers.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I still think Mr. Hogg and yourself might make out an alliance.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "I am obliged by what you have sent, but would rather not see any thing of the kind[47]; we have had enough of these things already, good and bad, and next month you need not trouble yourself to collect even the _higher_ generation--on my account.

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