Chapter 4 of The Works of Lord Byron — Vol. 1 is here in full — 2027 sentences across 406 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Works of Lord Byron — Vol. 1 is here in full — 2027 sentences across 406 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS. BYRON. 1809-1811. 123.--To his Mother. Falmouth, June 22, 1809.
Chapter 4 of The Works of Lord Byron — Vol. 1 is here in full — 2027 sentences across 406 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula
From this reading “TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.”
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading “BYRON.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.”
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading “TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.”
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “Falmouth, June 22, 1809.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “123.--To his Mother.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.”
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.”
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From this reading 123.--To his Mother.
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From this reading 1809-1811.
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From this reading 1809-1811.
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From this reading Falmouth, June 22, 1809.
a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
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From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Falmouth, June 22, 1809.
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 123.--To his Mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Falmouth, June 22, 1809.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 123.--To his Mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 123.--To his Mother.
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading TRAVELS IN ALBANIA, GREECE, ETC.--DEATH OF MRS.
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