Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 is here in full — 685 sentences across 137 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 is here in full — 685 sentences across 137 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VOLUME 147. November 18, 1914. CHARIVARIA. Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament. The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 is here in full — 685 sentences across 137 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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accepted or habitual practice
From this reading “Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.”
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.”
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.”
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “November 18, 1914.”
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.”
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading “Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.”
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading “The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.”
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “VOLUME 147.”
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From this reading VOLUME 147.
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From this reading November 18, 1914.
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From this reading November 18, 1914.
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
not any; not one
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading November 18, 1914.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The explanation of this is clear to the German Press.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading VOLUME 147.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Contrary to the usual custom there were no official dinners on the eve of the opening of Parliament.
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