Chapter 19 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1 is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 19 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1 is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821. * * * * * Page 285. ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST." _London Magazine_, November 1823. Not reprinted by Lamb.
Chapter 19 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1 is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading “Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.”
young sheep
From this reading “Not reprinted by Lamb.”
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “_London Magazine_, November 1823.”
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “* * * * * Page 285.”
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading “Not reprinted by Lamb.”
the act of killing yourself
From this reading “Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.”
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading “ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST."”
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In this reading “Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.”
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From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Page 285.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not reprinted by Lamb.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
young sheep
From this reading Not reprinted by Lamb.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _London Magazine_, November 1823.
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _London Magazine_, November 1823.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
not any; not one
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not reprinted by Lamb.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _London Magazine_, November 1823.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading * * * * * Page 285.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST."
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading Not reprinted by Lamb.
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON A PASSAGE IN "THE TEMPEST."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Castlereagh was, in 1823, no more; he had committed suicide in 1821.
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