Chapter 107 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 107 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date. May, 1825.] Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank. Thanks for your hearty congratulations. I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
Chapter 107 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “Thanks for your hearty congratulations.”
the specified day of the month
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.”
make certain of
From this reading “Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.”
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading “I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.”
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading “Thanks for your hearty congratulations.”
young sheep
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Thanks for your hearty congratulations.”
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.”
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From this reading May, 1825.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Thanks for your hearty congratulations.
the specified day of the month
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
make certain of
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thanks for your hearty congratulations.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Thanks for your hearty congratulations.
the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May, 1825.]
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
not any; not one
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks for your hearty congratulations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I may now date from the 6th week of my Hegira or Flight from Leadenhall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [No date.
produce a literary work
From this reading Dear W. I write post-hoste to ensure a frank.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thanks for your hearty congratulations.
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