Chapter 24 of The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 12 (of 12) is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 24 of The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 12 (of 12) is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829. ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_. 384. ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p. 82.
Chapter 24 of The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 12 (of 12) is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading “_The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.”
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading “‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.”
a prolific British baroque composer (born in Germany) remembered best for his oratorio Messiah (1685-1759)
From this reading “‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.”
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading “_The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.”
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading “_The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.”
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
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move past
In this reading “_The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.”
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From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
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From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
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From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
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From this reading 384.
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From this reading 82.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
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From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
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From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
a prolific British baroque composer (born in Germany) remembered best for his oratorio Messiah (1685-1759)
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
a brief written record
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ‘_Strange_,’ _etc._ Byrom, _On the Feuds between Handel and Bononcini_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘_Like a thick scarf_,’ _etc._ See _ante_, note to p.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading _The Duke of Newcastle._ The fourth Duke (1785–1851), a violent opponent of Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington’s ministry in 1829.
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