Chapter 1 of Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects is here in full — 985 sentences across 197 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects is here in full — 985 sentences across 197 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,. THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT. "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows." London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill. ONE SHILLING.
Chapter 1 of Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects is here in full — 985 sentences across 197 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading “"A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."”
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading “With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.”
sharpen with a hone
From this reading “London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.”
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading “With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.”
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading “THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.”
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading “London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.”
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “ONE SHILLING.”
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading “"A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."”
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From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
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From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
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From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
sharpen with a hone
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE SHILLING.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ONE SHILLING.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLITICAL HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London: Printed By And For William Hone, Ludgate Hill.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "A straw--thrown up to show which way the wind blows."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading With Numerous Wood Cuts, by Cruikshank I. CHIDLEY, J 51, GOSWELL STREET,.
Chapter 1 of Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects by William Hone holds 985 sentences, grouped into 197 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.
Chapter 1 holds 985 sentences of Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects, unabridged, divided into 197 reading sections.
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