Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 is here in full — 371 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 is here in full — 371 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. JUNE 28, 1916. CHARIVARIA. Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke. The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 is here in full — 371 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading “The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.”
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading “Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.”
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading “Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.”
plural of “defendant” — a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading “The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.”
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading “Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.”
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading “The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.”
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In this reading “The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.”
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From this reading JUNE 28, 1916.
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From this reading JUNE 28, 1916.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
plural of “defendant” — a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
set up or found
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading JUNE 28, 1916.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
and nothing more
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
having a point
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
at the time that
From this reading The prosecution however pointed out that when the defendants were arrested a large part of the joke was found to be on them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two sailors charged with stealing a barrel of beer from a public-house at Dover explained that it was only a joke.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 by Various holds 371 sentences, grouped into 75 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 371 sentences of Punch — Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916, unabridged, divided into 75 reading sections.
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