Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. December 9, 1914. CHARIVARIA. We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated." We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading “We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."”
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading “We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.”
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading “We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."”
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading “December 9, 1914.”
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading “We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."”
the courage to carry on
From this reading “We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.”
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading “We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."”
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading “We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."”
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From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading December 9, 1914.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading December 9, 1914.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARIVARIA.
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading December 9, 1914.
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
the courage to carry on
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We think that it is a mistake to put our artists on their mettle in this way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are told that "it is confidently believed by the advisers to the Treasury that the new issue of L1 notes cannot be successfully imitated."
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 by Various holds 396 sentences, grouped into 80 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 396 sentences of Punch — Vol. 147, December 9, 1914, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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