Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 is here in full — 553 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 is here in full — 553 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARIVARIA. "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul." No, they sometimes just rob Peter. A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings. It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 is here in full — 553 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/110 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.”
the power to use something or someone
From this reading “It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.”
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading “"The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."”
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading “A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.”
first in rank or degree
From this reading “It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.”
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “"The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."”
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
From this reading “A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “"The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARIVARIA.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
the power to use something or someone
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
and nothing more
From this reading No, they sometimes just rob Peter.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
not any; not one
From this reading No, they sometimes just rob Peter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.
on one occasion
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
and nothing more
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
a course of conduct
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
first in rank or degree
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
From this reading A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading No, they sometimes just rob Peter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, they sometimes just rob Peter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
two times
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is said that the PRIME MINISTER has a couple of second-hand red ones for disposal which have only been drawn across the path once or twice.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "The Bolshevists," says a gossip writer, "do not always rob Peter to pay Paul."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Yarmouth report anticipates a shortage of herrings.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 by Various holds 553 sentences, grouped into 111 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 553 sentences of Punch — Vol. 158, June 16, 1920, unabridged, divided into 111 reading sections.
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