Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 109, 16th November, 1895 is here in full — 532 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 109, 16th November, 1895 is here in full — 532 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MESSRS. BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO. LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued. In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C. [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 109, 16th November, 1895 is here in full — 532 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/106 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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make known; make an announcement
From this reading “LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.”
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading “In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.”
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading “BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.”
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.”
in tiny pieces
From this reading “LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.”
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading “LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.”
catch with a net
From this reading “In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.”
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading “LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.
make known; make an announcement
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO.
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
in tiny pieces
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
small in range or scope
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MESSRS.
catch with a net
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
and nothing more
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading [R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH."
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a characteristic Binding._ _Price 16/- nett._ [8, 9, 10, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LD., _beg to announce that the finely printed Edition--of which there is only a limited number--of these highly humorous Drawings by_ E. T. REED, _is now issued.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 109, 16th November, 1895 by Various holds 532 sentences, grouped into 107 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 532 sentences of Punch — Vol. 109, 16th November, 1895, unabridged, divided into 107 reading sections.
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