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Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07
Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 is here in full — 610 sentences across 122 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CHARIVARIA.
"Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"
We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.
Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.
It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 is here in full — 610 sentences across 122 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/122 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHARIVARIA.
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"Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"
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We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.
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Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.
/ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən fɔːr ə ˈfedərəl dɪˈvɔːrs lɔː ɪz ˈbiːɪŋ rɪˈvaɪvd ɪn ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts/
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It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.
/ɪt əˈpɪrz ðæt ðer ɑːr stɪl sʌm ˈbækwərd steɪts wer ðə ɪkˈspensəz ʌv ə dɪˈvɔːrs suːt maʊnt ʌp tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ten ˈdɑːlərz ənd ðə ˈpɑːrtiz ˈɔːfən hæv tuː weɪt æz lɔːŋ æz θriː wiːks bɪˈfɔːr ðə nɑːt ɪz ənˈtaɪd/

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asks verb US /æsks/

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “"Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"”

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churchill noun US /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading “We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.”

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divorce verb US /dɪˈvɔːrs/

part; cease or break association with

From this reading “Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.”

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expenses noun US /ɪkˈspensəz/

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading “It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.”

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Federal adjective US /ˈfedərəl/

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading “Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.”

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knot noun US /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading “It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.”

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revived adjective US /rɪˈvaɪvd/

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading “Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.”

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untied adjective US /ənˈtaɪd/

not tied

From this reading “It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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AgitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asksverbUS /æsks/

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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BLATCHFORD

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From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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CHARIVARIA

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From this reading CHARIVARIA.

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CHURCHILLnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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DivorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/

part; cease or break association with

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
knotnounUS /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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LawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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mountverbUS /maʊnt/

attach to a support

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Do the British people," asks Mr. BLATCHFORD, "understand the nature of the monster modern military science has created?"

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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Agitation for a Federal Divorce Law is being revived in the United States.

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untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/

not tied

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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waitverbUS /weɪt/

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading It appears that there are still some backward States where the expenses of a divorce suit mount up to something like ten dollars and the parties often have to wait as long as three weeks before the knot is untied.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WINSTON

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From this reading We hope to hear later what name Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL has found for Mr. BLATCHFORD.

Pending verification

Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 by Various holds 610 sentences, grouped into 122 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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Vocabulary met early in Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07

Words and structures a reader meets early in Punch — Vol. 158, 1920-04-07, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Charivaria
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British
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People
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Blatchford
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