Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, January 11, 1890 is here in full — 572 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, January 11, 1890 is here in full — 572 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. January 11, 1890. UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS. "Tres volontiers," repartit le demon. "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, January 11, 1890 is here in full — 572 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an evil supernatural being
From this reading “"Tres volontiers," repartit le demon.”
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading “January 11, 1890.”
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “"Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."”
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 the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading “UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS.”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading “"Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."”
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From this reading January 11, 1890.
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From this reading January 11, 1890.
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From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS.
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From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
an evil supernatural being
From this reading "Tres volontiers," repartit le demon.
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading January 11, 1890.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Tres volontiers," repartit le demon.
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
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 the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tres volontiers," repartit le demon.
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tres volontiers," repartit le demon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tres volontiers," repartit le demon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, January 11, 1890 by Various holds 572 sentences, grouped into 115 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 572 sentences of Punch — Vol. 98, January 11, 1890, unabridged, divided into 115 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 98, January 11, 1890 by Various exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 572 sentences, grouped into 115 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
Work through the 115 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
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