Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

faithful support for a cause or political party or religion

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

in addition

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

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

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

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

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

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

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading A banner reads INTRODUCTION.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

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poor enough to need help from others

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

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

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

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

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

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

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading A banner reads INTRODUCTION.

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

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

the quality of being brought into conformity with nature

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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a child who has lost both parents

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

above and across; more than

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

plural of “pun” — a humorous play on words

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading A banner reads INTRODUCTION.

past form of “redesign” — design anew, make a new design for

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

a safe place

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

a workplace where ships are built or repaired

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

too old to be useful

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

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

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

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

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

a brief literary description

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading VOLUME THE FIRST. [pg iii] A group of masked players surround PUNCH.

migratory

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

belonging to which person

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Files redesigned by David Widger converting original external links to internal links. [pg i] PUNCH or the London Charivari, with a vignette of PUNCH.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A letter T is hoisted in a shipyard. his Guffawgraph is intended to form a refuge for destitute wit—an asylum for the thousands of orphan jokes—the superannuated Joe Millers—the millions of perishing puns, which are now wandering about without so much as a shelf to rest upon!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It is also devoted to the emancipation of the JEW d’esprits all over the world, and the naturalization of those alien JONATHANS, whose adherence to the truth has forced them to emigrate from their native land.