Chapter 14 of Mr. Punch's History of Modern England — Vol. 4 is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Mr. Punch's History of Modern England — Vol. 4 is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv. 104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii. 260. _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv. 45 Holbein, Hans, iv.
Chapter 14 of Mr. Punch's History of Modern England — Vol. 4 is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.”
plural of “bequest” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading “Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.”
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading “_See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.”
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “_See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.”
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii.”
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading “_See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.”
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading “45 Holbein, Hans, iv.”
German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)
From this reading “45 Holbein, Hans, iv.”
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From this reading 104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii.
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From this reading 260.
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From this reading 45 Holbein, Hans, iv.
in addition
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.
plural of “bequest” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading 104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii.
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
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From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
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From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading 45 Holbein, Hans, iv.
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From this reading Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.
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From this reading 104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii.
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From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)
From this reading 45 Holbein, Hans, iv.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading 104 Hitchin Ladies' College, ii.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hirsch, Baron, bequests of, iv.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _See also_ Girton College Hobhouse, Miss Emily, and concentration camps for Boers, iv.
Chapter 14 of Mr. Punch's History of Modern England — Vol. 4 by Charles L. (Charles Larcom) Graves holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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