Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-02-04 is here in full — 44 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-02-04 is here in full — 44 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald. "Well, what about it?" said Margaret. "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know." "Is he? I mean, does he?
Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-02-04 is here in full — 44 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “"About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.”
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading “"He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
a youthful male person
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
dearly loved
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I mean, does he?
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mean, does he?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, what about it?" said Margaret.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what about it?" said Margaret.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean, does he?
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
and nothing more
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "About this boy of ours, my dear," said Gerald.
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, what about it?" said Margaret.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what about it?" said Margaret.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He weighed fourteen pounds and an eighth this morning, and he's only four months and ten days old, you know."
Chapter 2 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-02-04 by Various holds 44 sentences, grouped into 9 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 44 sentences of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-02-04, unabridged, divided into 9 reading sections.
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