Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously. "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'" It was at this point that Alfred joined in. He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_. "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading “"Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.”
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading “It was at this point that Alfred joined in.”
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “"Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.”
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading “"We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"”
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading “"Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.”
someone employed to conduct others
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “It was at this point that Alfred joined in.”
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading “He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
and nothing more
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Advanced!" said Arthur contemptuously.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
express in speech
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He was sitting in uniform on the other side of the fire, reading _Ruff's Guide_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this point that Alfred joined in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We Nietzscheans speak only of being 'complete' or 'nearer completion.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's that talking about poor old LUDOVICI?" he asked.
Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 by Various holds 385 sentences, grouped into 77 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 2 holds 385 sentences of Punch — Vol. 147, December 23, 1914, unabridged, divided into 77 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 by Various exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 385 sentences, grouped into 77 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.
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