Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS. _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_. "HERE! HI! HELP, SOMEBODY!
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading “_On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.”
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading “_On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.”
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “[Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.”
fraught with danger
From this reading “[Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.”
a strong liking
From this reading “_On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.”
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading “[Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
at any time
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HELP, SOMEBODY!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "HERE!
an expression of greeting
From this reading HI!
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
march in a procession
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
fraught with danger
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
a strong liking
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
new
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
a person, without saying who
From this reading HELP, SOMEBODY!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
having intellectual depth
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading [Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
which person or people
From this reading _On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference to the Bridge_.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 by Various holds 444 sentences, grouped into 89 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 444 sentences of Punch — Vol. 104, April 15, 1893, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 by Various exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 444 sentences, grouped into 89 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
Work through the 89 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
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