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The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12)

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12) is here in full — 378 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.
The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.
By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.
(8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.
The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.
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The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12)

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12) is here in full — 378 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.
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The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.
/ðə ˈlektʃərz ɑːn ðə ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈpoʊəts dɪˈlɪvərd æt ðə ˈsɜːri ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
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By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.
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(8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.
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The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

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delivery noun US /dɪˈlɪvəri/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “(8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.”

imprint noun US /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/

a distinctive influence

From this reading “The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.”

Institution noun US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading “The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.”

Lectures noun US /ˈlektʃərz/

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading “Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.”

reads noun US /riːdz/

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading “The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.”

reprint noun US /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading “(8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.”

Surrey noun US /ˈsɜːri/

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading “The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.”

Taylor noun US /ˈteɪlər/

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading “The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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second edition noun + noun

In this reading “(8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.”

Lectures on verb + particle counted as “lecture on”

In this reading “Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.”

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1818

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From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

1819

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

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

5¼

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

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

8

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From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

8¾

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From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

93

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

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

AgenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

DeliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.

deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

Etc

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

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

FleetnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

Hazlittnoun

English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

Hessey

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

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/

a distinctive influence

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

InstitutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

LecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

LiteraturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

readsnounUS /riːdz/

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading The _Lectures on The English Poets._ _Delivered at the Surrey Institution.

TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading The imprint reads, ‘London: Printed for Taylor and Hessey, 93, Fleet Street.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Lectures on the English Poets and on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth Etc.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

vo

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

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

William

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

From this reading By William Hazlitt_, were published in 8vo.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading (8¾ × 5¼), in the year of their delivery, 1818; a second edition was published in 1819, of which the present issue is a reprint.

Chapter 1 of The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 05 (of 12) by William Hazlitt holds 378 sentences, grouped into 76 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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Lectures
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English
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Poets
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Dramatic
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