1841
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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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
192
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From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound 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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
draughtsmanship
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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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
EDUCATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
set up or found
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
labours
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From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
LTD
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From this reading LTD.
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 He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
not any; not one
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
precisely, exactly
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The editor feels that if his readers derive as much enjoyment from the result of his labours as these labours have afforded him he may reasonably congratulate them!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
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 THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
Twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
under normal conditions
From this reading He has found himself many times over, as a book has taken shape from his gatherings in the treasure house of Mr. Punch, saying "This is the best of the lot"--and usually he has been right.
vo
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From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
which person or people
From this reading _Twenty-five volumes, crown 8vo, 192 pages fully illustrated_ Than the compilation of such a series of books as that which includes the present volume there could surely be no more engaging occupation for one who delights to look on the humorous side of life.
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 EDUCATIONAL BOOK CO.
