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Chapter 9 of The Best Letters of Charles Lamb is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed. [2] The forger, hanged Nov. 30, 1824. This was the last execution for this offence. LXXXV.
Chapter 9 of The Best Letters of Charles Lamb is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.”
English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading “[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.”
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading “[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.”
someone who operates a forge
From this reading “[2] The forger, hanged Nov.”
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading “[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.”
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “[2] The forger, hanged Nov.”
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading “[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.”
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading “[1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.”
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From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
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From this reading 30, 1824.
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From this reading [2] The forger, hanged Nov.
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From this reading 30, 1824.
in addition
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading This was the last execution for this offence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the last execution for this offence.
someone who operates a forge
From this reading [2] The forger, hanged Nov.
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading [2] The forger, hanged Nov.
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From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
immediately past
From this reading This was the last execution for this offence.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
being five more than eighty
From this reading LXXXV.
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading [2] The forger, hanged Nov.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading This was the last execution for this offence.
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [1] Taylor and Hessey succeeded John Scott as editors of the "London Magazine" (of which they were also publishers), and it was to this periodical that most of Lamb's Elia Essays were contributed.
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