Chapter 9 of Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Ever yours, E. G. [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy. [Sidenote: TOUR WITH THE HOLROYDS.] 145. _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
Chapter 9 of Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “_To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.”
first in order of birth
From this reading “[176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.”
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “[176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.”
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading “_To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.”
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading “_To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.”
a person who follows next in order
From this reading “[176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.”
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading “[Sidenote: TOUR WITH THE HOLROYDS.]”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Ever yours, E. G.”
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In this reading “[176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.”
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From this reading 145.
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From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
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From this reading _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
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From this reading _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Ever yours, E. G.
first in order of birth
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
at any time
From this reading Ever yours, E. G.
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From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Ever yours, E. G.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
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From this reading [Sidenote: TOUR WITH THE HOLROYDS.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: TOUR WITH THE HOLROYDS.]
term of address for a man
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
a male human offspring
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
a person who follows next in order
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [176] Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To his Stepmother._ Sheffield, August 21st, 1772.
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading [Sidenote: TOUR WITH THE HOLROYDS.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Sidenote: TOUR WITH THE HOLROYDS.]
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Ever yours, E. G.
Chapter 9 of Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) by Edward Gibbon holds 383 sentences, grouped into 77 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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