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The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4 is here in full — 307 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."
Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.
For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.
285), _Dict. of Nat.
Biog._, art.
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The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4 is here in full — 307 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."
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Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.
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For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.
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285), _Dict. of Nat.
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Biog._, art.

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caricature verb US /ˈkerəkətʃər/

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading “For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.”

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Dupe verb US /duːp/

fool or hoax

From this reading “For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.”

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exercised verb US /ˈeksərsaɪzd/

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading “For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.”

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Island's noun US /ˈaɪləndz/

possessive form of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading “[521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."”

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Ode noun US /oʊd/

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

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Stuart noun US /ˈstuːərt/

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading “Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.”

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Wellington noun US /ˈwelɪŋtən/

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading “Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.”

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Wright noun US /raɪt/

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading “For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.”

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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1761

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1762

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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1763

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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1792

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25

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285

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From this reading 285), _Dict. of Nat.

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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501

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521

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522

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Biog._, art.

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becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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Biog

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From this reading Biog._, art.

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Bute

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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CompareverbUS /kəmˈper/

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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Dict

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From this reading 285), _Dict. of Nat.

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DukenounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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DupeverbUS /duːp/

fool or hoax

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/

a state of high honor

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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Island'snounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

possessive form of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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Nat

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From this reading 285), _Dict. of Nat.

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NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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OdenounUS /oʊd/

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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pathnounUS /pæθ/

a course of conduct

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/

first in rank or degree

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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SecretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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Tennyson's

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From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/

two times

From this reading [521] {501}[Compare-- "Not once or twice in our rough Island's story The path of duty has become the path of glory."

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading Tennyson's _Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington._] [522] [John Stuart, Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Secretary of State March 25, 1761, and Prime Minister May 29, 1762-April, 1763.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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WrightnounUS /raɪt/

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading For the general estimate of the influence which Bute exercised on the young king, see a caricature entitled "The Royal Dupe" (Wright, p.

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