Chapter 3 of Punch — Vol. 146, February 25, 1914 is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Punch — Vol. 146, February 25, 1914 is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_. FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent. Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table. Enter _Joe_, a very fat soldier. He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
Chapter 3 of Punch — Vol. 146, February 25, 1914 is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading “Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.”
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading “He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.”
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading “Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.”
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading “He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.”
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading “Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.”
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.”
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading “Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.”
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 Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent.
to come or go into
From this reading Enter _Joe_, a very fat soldier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Enter _Joe_, a very fat soldier.
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enter _Joe_, a very fat soldier.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent.
above and across; more than
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Enter _Joe_, a very fat soldier.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading FIRST SCENE.--Outside _General Devereux's_ tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He trips over his rifle, turns a somersault and salutes.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Soldiers, Staff Officers, etc. _General_ sits in full uniform at a table.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
precisely as stated
From this reading Enter _Joe_, a very fat soldier.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Ferdinand _is called upon to show himself worthy, but the old Adam conquers_.
Chapter 3 of Punch — Vol. 146, February 25, 1914 by Various holds 37 sentences, grouped into 8 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 3 holds 37 sentences of Punch — Vol. 146, February 25, 1914, unabridged, divided into 8 reading sections.
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