Chapter 315 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 315 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833]. Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude. Mary is ill again. Her illnesses encroach yearly. The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
Chapter 315 of The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading “The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.”
advance beyond the usual limit
From this reading “Her illnesses encroach yearly.”
plural of “illness” — impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading “Her illnesses encroach yearly.”
young sheep
From this reading “CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].”
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading “Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.”
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.”
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 End of May nearly, [1833].”
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading “Her illnesses encroach yearly.”
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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
anew
From this reading Mary is ill again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
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 End of May nearly, [1833].
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From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
advance beyond the usual limit
From this reading Her illnesses encroach yearly.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her illnesses encroach yearly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mary is ill again.
plural of “illness” — impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Her illnesses encroach yearly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary is ill again.
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
immediately past
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary is ill again.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
except for; apart from
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last was three months, followed by two of depression most dreadful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH End of May nearly, [1833].
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 End of May nearly, [1833].
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Her illnesses encroach yearly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Wordsworth, Your letter, save in what respects your dear Sister's health, chear'd me in my new solitude.
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