Chapter I
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891 is here in full — 542 sentences across 109 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 101. August 15, 1891. A TERRIBLE TALE.
Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891 is here in full — 542 sentences across 109 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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OR
THE
LONDON
CHARIVARI.
VOL.
101.
August
15,
1891.
A
TERRIBLE
TALE.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891 is here in full — 542 sentences across 109 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/108 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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OR
THE
LONDON
CHARIVARI.
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VOL.
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101.
Line 4
August
15,
1891.
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A
TERRIBLE
TALE.
/ə ˈterəbəl teɪl/
Learner Dictionary
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.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “August 15, 1891.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “A TERRIBLE TALE.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “A TERRIBLE TALE.”
All words in this reading · 12
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101
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 101.
15
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From this reading August 15, 1891.
1891
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From this reading August 15, 1891.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE TALE.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August 15, 1891.
CHARIVARInoun
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A TERRIBLE TALE.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE TALE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
VOL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOL.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891 by Various holds 542 sentences, grouped into 109 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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Chapter 1 holds 542 sentences of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891, unabridged, divided into 109 reading sections.
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How do I study chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891?
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Vocabulary met early in Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891
Words and structures a reader meets early in Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- London
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Charivari
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- August
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Terrible
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punch — Volume 101, August 15, 1891; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.