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Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 is here in full — 632 sentences across 127 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.
But I prefer to raise my objections at once.
I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.
I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.
_Incumbent_.
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Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 is here in full — 632 sentences across 127 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 124/126 · 5 reading units · Lines 616–620

Line 1
You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.
Line 2
But I prefer to raise my objections at once.
/bʌt aɪ prəˈfɜːr tuː reɪz maɪ əbˈdʒekʃənz æt wʌns/
Line 3
I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.
Line 4
I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.
Line 5
_Incumbent_.
/ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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client noun US /ˈklaɪənt/

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading “I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.”

contend verb US /kənˈtend/

maintain or assert

From this reading “I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.”

extends verb US /ɪkˈstendz/

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading “I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.”

Incumbent adjective US /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/

lying or leaning on something else

instructed verb US /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.”

judicially adverb US /dʒuːˈdɪʃəli/

as ordered by a court

From this reading “I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.”

meetings noun US /ˈmiːtɪŋz/

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading “I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.”

objections noun US /əbˈdʒekʃənz/

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading “But I prefer to raise my objections at once.”

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actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

Bedford

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

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

CAPIAS

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From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/

transmit information

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

contendverbUS /kənˈtend/

maintain or assert

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

CounselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

CountynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

DEnounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

IncumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/

lying or leaning on something else

From this reading _Incumbent_.

instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

judiciallyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəli/

as ordered by a court

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

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

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

MembersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

Messrs

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

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

PlacesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

PLANTAGENETnoun

the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/

like better; value more highly

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

raiseverbUS /reɪz/

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading But I prefer to raise my objections at once.

ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

RownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

SMITHnounUS /smɪθ/

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

Vestrynoun

in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I may say, Reverend Sir, that I am here on behalf of Mr. JOHN PLANTAGENET DE SMITH, who is my client.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

WorshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading I am instructed by the Messrs. CAPIAS of Bedford Row, and I contend that since the Members of the London County Council have instructed counsel to appear on their behalf at meetings in which they themselves act judicially, the right extends to Places of Public Worship.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will be good enough to communicate with us in the Vestry, at the end of the service, _Counsel_.

Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 by Various holds 632 sentences, grouped into 127 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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