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The Love Affairs of Lord Byron

Chapter XIII

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LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.
"Received a note from Lady Bessborough.
Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.
A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.
Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.
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The Love Affairs of Lord Byron

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Love Affairs of Lord Byron is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.
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"Received a note from Lady Bessborough.
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Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.
/went tuː ˈbaɪrən huː əˈɡriːz tuː ɡoʊ aʊt ʌv taʊn ɪz ðə ˈentri ɪn hɪz ˈdaɪəri wɪtʃ rɪˈviːlz ðə pɑːrt hiː pleɪd/
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A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.
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Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

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agrees verb US /əˈɡriːz/

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.”

byron's noun US /ˈbaɪrənz/

possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading “LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.”

confirmation noun US /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading “A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.”

conspirators noun US /kənˈspɪrətərz/

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading “A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.”

Diary noun US /ˈdaɪəri/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading “Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.”

Melbourne noun US /ˈmelbərn/

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading “LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.”

negotiated verb US /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/

past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading “LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.”

reveals verb US /rɪˈviːlz/

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading “Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.”

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wrote the letter verb + article + noun counted as “write … letter”

In this reading “Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.”

go out verb + adjective

move out of or depart from

In this reading “Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.”

stayed at verb + particle counted as “stay at”

reside temporarily

In this reading “Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.”

suggested by verb + particle counted as “suggest by”

In this reading “LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "Received a note from Lady Bessborough.

ABROADadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/

to or in a foreign country

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

addsnounUS /ædz/

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

Bessborough

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

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/

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

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

BYRON'SnounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/

possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

ceasedverbUS /siːst/

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

Cheltenham

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

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

entrynounUS /ˈentri/

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

GOINGnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

Hobhouse

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

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

INTENTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

LambnounUS /læm/

young sheep

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/

past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading "Received a note from Lady Bessborough.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

OXFORDnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/

in the near future

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

ReceivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Received a note from Lady Bessborough.

relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/

the state of lacking unity

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

stayedverbUS /steɪd/

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A further entry relating that Lady Caroline found him and Lady Bessborough together, and charged them with looking like conspirators, adds all the confirmation needed.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

WentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Went to Byron, who agrees to go out of town," is the entry in his Diary which reveals the part he played.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading LADY OXFORD--BYRON'S INTENTION OF GOING ABROAD WITH HER Byron's separation from Lady Caroline Lamb, though suggested by Lady Melbourne, appears to have been negotiated by Hobhouse at the instance of Lady Bessborough.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Byron went out of town as he had promised, stayed at Cheltenham, and presently wrote the letter in which he told Lady Caroline that he had ceased to love her.

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