Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 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. 147, October 21, 1914 is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 147. OCTOBER 21, 1914. _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “OCTOBER 21, 1914.”
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading “_The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).”
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From this reading 147.
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From this reading OCTOBER 21, 1914.
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From this reading OCTOBER 21, 1914.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
a youthful male person
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
a single distinct event
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
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.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading OCTOBER 21, 1914.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
happening unexpectedly
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading VOL.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _The following incident has been forwarded by the Special Constable himself, but the Authorities will not permit the publication of his actual portrait:--_ _Small Boy_ (_suddenly noticing Special Constable_).
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 147, October 21, 1914 by Various holds 426 sentences, grouped into 86 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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