Chapter 275 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 275 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date. 1832.] Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too! Who was it? Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
Chapter 275 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading “Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?”
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading “Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?”
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading “Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?”
the specified day of the month
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.”
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading “Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.”
young sheep
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.”
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading “Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?”
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From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
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From this reading 1832.]
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From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
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 JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
the specified day of the month
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
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From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who was it?
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
not any; not one
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Amelia, Caroline, Julia, Augusta, or "Scots who have"?
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JOSEPH HUME'S DAUGHTERS [No date.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was it?
which person or people
From this reading Who was it?
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From this reading Many thanks for the wrap-rascal, but how delicate the insinuating in, into the pocket, of that 3-1/2d., in paper too!
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