Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, 1890.05.10 is here in full — 594 sentences across 119 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, 1890.05.10 by Various holds 594 sentences, grouped into 119 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 594 sentences of Punch — Vol. 98, 1890.05.10, unabridged, divided into 119 reading sections.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, 1890.05.10 is here in full — 594 sentences across 119 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR, THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOLUME 98. MAY 10, 1890. EIGHT HOURS ONLY. (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, 1890.05.10 is here in full — 594 sentences across 119 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “MAY 10, 1890.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “(_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.”
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From this reading MAY 10, 1890.
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From this reading MAY 10, 1890.
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From this reading VOLUME 98.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading OR, THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading EIGHT HOURS ONLY.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading EIGHT HOURS ONLY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading OR, THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MAY 10, 1890.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading EIGHT HOURS ONLY.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR, THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR, THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
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From this reading VOLUME 98.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_A Fancy Sketch of the Possible._) It was the first day under the operation of the new Act.
