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Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals

Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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"Genoa, 9bre 23.
1822.
"I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'
You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.
If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.
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Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals

Chapter XL · Chapter 40

Chapter 40 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Genoa, 9bre 23.
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1822.
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"I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'
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You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.
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If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.
/ɪf juː hæv ˈpʌblɪʃt ɪt wɪˈθaʊt juː wɪl hæv plʌndʒd miː ˈɪntuː ə ˈveri ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl dɪˈlemə bɪˈkɔːz aɪ ʃæl biː əˈkjuːzd ʌv ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm frʌm mɪs liːz ˈdʒɜːrmənz teɪl weˈræz aɪ hæv ˈfʊli ənd ˈfriːli ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd ðæt ðə ˈdrɑːmə ɪz ɪnˈtaɪərli ˈteɪkən frʌm ðə ˈstɔːri/

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dilemma noun US /dɪˈlemə/

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading “If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.”

Genoa noun US /ˈdʒenoʊə/

a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

From this reading “"Genoa, 9bre 23.”

German's noun US /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/

possessive form of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading “If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.”

Lee's noun US /liːz/

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading “If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.”

parcel noun US /ˈpɑːrsəl/

a wrapped container

From this reading “"I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'”

plagiarism noun US /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work

From this reading “If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.”

preface noun US /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.”

Walter's noun US /ˈwɔːltərz/

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading “"I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'”

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1822

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From this reading 1822.

23

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From this reading "Genoa, 9bre 23.

9

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From this reading "Genoa, 9bre 23.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

bre

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From this reading "Genoa, 9bre 23.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/

not to your liking

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/

a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

From this reading "Genoa, 9bre 23.

German'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/

possessive form of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

giftnounUS /ɡɪft/

something acquired without compensation

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

Halidon

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

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

Lee'snounUS /liːz/

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/

a wrapped container

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

plagiarismnounUS /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

TalenounUS /teɪl/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

Werner

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

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you have published it _without_, you will have plunged me into a very disagreeable dilemma, because I shall be accused of plagiarism from Miss Lee's German's Tale, whereas I have fully and freely acknowledged that the drama is entirely taken from the story.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading You have sent me a copy of 'Werner,' but _without_ the preface.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have to thank you for a parcel of books, which are very welcome, especially Sir Walter's gift of 'Halidon Hill.'

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