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Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.
Reproves Lady G---- for her levity.
Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.
Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.
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The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7)

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.
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Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.
/ˈɪnstəns ʌv hɜːr ˈduːtifəl bɪˈheɪvjər tuː hɜːr ˈmʌðər ɑːn ˌæksəˈdentəli ˈmiːtɪŋ wɪð hɜːr/
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Reproves Lady G---- for her levity.
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Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.
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Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.

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accidentally adverb US /ˌæksəˈdentəli/

without advance planning

From this reading “Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.”

Byron noun US /ˈbaɪrən/

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading “Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.”

dutiful adjective US /ˈduːtifəl/

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading “Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.”

encomiums noun US /enˈkɔːmɪəmz/

plural of “encomium” — a formal expression of praise

From this reading “Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.”

laments noun US /ləˈments/

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading “Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.”

levity noun US /ˈlevɪti/

feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness

From this reading “Reproves Lady G---- for her levity.”

relieve verb US /rɪˈliːv/

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading “Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.”

rudeness noun US /ˈruːdnəs/

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading “Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.”

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absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/

the state of being absent

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/

without advance planning

From this reading Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

Beauchamp

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From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

censures

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From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.

encomiumsnounUS /enˈkɔːmɪəmz/

plural of “encomium” — a formal expression of praise

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

Fenwick

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From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Reproves Lady G---- for her levity.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

Grenville

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From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

Grenville's

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

From this reading Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.

guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

InstancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

lamentsnounUS /ləˈments/

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/

feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness

From this reading Reproves Lady G---- for her levity.

lordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

magnanimitynoun

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Instance of her dutiful behaviour to her mother, on accidentally meeting with her.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

Orme

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From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.

partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

Reproves

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

From this reading Reproves Lady G---- for her levity.

rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading Mr. Grenville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

Stratford

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From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind: laments the absence of those she has just left: is visited by Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Grenville, and Mr. Orme.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her regret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford: encomiums on her guardian and Mr. Beauchamp: censures the conduct of Lady G---- to her lord.

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