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Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 45 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas Moore • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"Missolonghi, February 25.
1824.
"I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'
I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.
Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.
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Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals is here in full — 45 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Missolonghi, February 25.
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1824.
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"I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'
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I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.
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Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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asserts verb US /əˈsɜːrts/

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading “Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.”

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author noun US /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.”

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Douglas noun US /ˈdʌɡləs/

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading “"I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'”

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February noun US /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading “"Missolonghi, February 25.”

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Italy noun US /ˈɪtəli/

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading “"I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'”

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report verb US /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading “"I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'”

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satire noun US /ˈsætaɪər/

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading “"I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'”

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throat noun US /θroʊt/

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading “Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.”

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1824

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From this reading 1824.

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25

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From this reading "Missolonghi, February 25.

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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 heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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abettornoun

one who helps or encourages or incites another

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/

any person at all

From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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else

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From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading "Missolonghi, February 25.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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Gifford

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From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

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

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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Kinnaird

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From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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liesnounUS /laɪz/

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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Missolonghi

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From this reading "Missolonghi, February 25.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I dare say you do not, nor anybody else, I should think.

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throatnounUS /θroʊt/

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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Whoever

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From this reading Whoever asserts that I am the author or abettor of any thing of the kind on Gifford lies in his throat.

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writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have heard from Mr. Douglas Kinnaird that you state 'a report of a satire on Mr. Gifford having arrived from Italy, _said_ to be written by _me_! but that _you_ do not believe it.'

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