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The Bride of Lammermoor

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Bride of Lammermoor is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.
King and no King.
When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.
He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.
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The Bride of Lammermoor

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Bride of Lammermoor is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
Line 2
It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.
Line 3
King and no King.
Line 4
When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.
Line 5
He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

All words in this reading · 75

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A

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

about

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

against

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

also

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

an

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

and

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

Ashton

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

both

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

but

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

calls

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

conflict

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

could

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

delivery

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

desire

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

do

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

entertain

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

excuse

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

father

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

feelings

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

for

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

friendship

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

gloom

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

guest

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

had

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

have

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

He

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

her

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

his

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

I

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

in

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

is

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

It

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

King

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From this reading King and no King.

long

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

Lucy

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

Master's

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

me

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

met

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

morning

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

must

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

night

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

no

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

From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

not

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

note

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

nothing

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

nourished

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

of

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

From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

offensive

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

From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

offer

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

part

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

passed

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

rather

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

Ravenswood

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

reflection

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

returned

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

right

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

severe

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

sides

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

From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

since

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

slight

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

slumber

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

so

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

spirit

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

support

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

than

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

that

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

From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

the

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

those

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

to

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

towards

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From this reading He, also, had passed a night rather of reflection than of slumber; and the feelings which he could not but entertain towards Lucy Ashton had to support a severe conflict against those which he had so long nourished against her father.

upon

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

From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

way

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From this reading It is an offer that friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, since I desire nothing but right upon both sides.

When

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From this reading When Ravenswood and his guest met in the morning, the gloom of the Master’s spirit had in part returned.

which

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

you

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From this reading A slight note I have about me for you, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.

Chapter 17 of The Bride of Lammermoor by Walter Scott holds 84 sentences, grouped into 17 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

What does chapter 17 of The Bride of Lammermoor contain?

Chapter 17 holds 84 sentences of The Bride of Lammermoor, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 17 of The Bride of Lammermoor by Walter Scott exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 84 sentences, grouped into 17 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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About 334 minutes of reading across 803 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Bride of Lammermoor

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Bride of Lammermoor, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Bride of Lammermoor; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Former
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Occasion
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Declined
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