1841
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
192
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
8
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
how long something has existed
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
DesignedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
draughtsmanship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading PUNCH in Society” is indeed MR.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
and nothing more
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
social deportment
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
prototypenounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
a standard or typical example
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
Punch's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
Twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
vo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Designed to provide in a series of volumes, each complete in itself, the cream of our national humour, contributed by the masters of comic draughtsmanship and the leading wits of the age to “Punch,” from its beginning in 1841 to the present day.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, it is just here that PUNCH has differed from most comic journals, being, if not absolutely from the first number, certainly from its early days, distinguished for refinement of taste and good manners, not less than for its wit and humour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Twenty-five Volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ It would be difficult to think of _Mr. Punch’s_ prototype of the immortal drama as “in Society”; but, however much our national jester may resemble in facial detail the somewhat rude and impulsive character from whom he took his name, he is in all his instincts a gentleman.
