Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 146, April 8, 1914 is here in full — 613 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 146, April 8, 1914 is here in full — 613 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
APRIL 8, 1914. CHARIVARIA. "MR. ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE." _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 146, April 8, 1914 is here in full — 613 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the month following March and preceding May
From this reading “APRIL 8, 1914.”
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading “_Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.”
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “_Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.”
plural of “clean” — a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
From this reading “ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE."”
every day; without missing a day
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading “_Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.”
like better; value more highly
From this reading “_Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.”
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading “ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE."”
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From this reading APRIL 8, 1914.
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From this reading APRIL 8, 1914.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading APRIL 8, 1914.
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From this reading ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE."
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
plural of “clean” — a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
From this reading ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
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 _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
like better; value more highly
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASQUITH CLEANS THE SLATE."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Daily Chronicle._ The pity is that so many of his followers seem to prefer to slate the clean.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 146, April 8, 1914 by Various holds 613 sentences, grouped into 123 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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