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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Chapter I
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.
Perhaps we might hear you later. If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_). Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory. We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation. I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
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 125/126 · 5 reading units · Lines 621–625
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.
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading “I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.”
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.”
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.”
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.”
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading “I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.”
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading “If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).”
giving satisfaction
From this reading “Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Perhaps we might hear you later.
relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
From this reading We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Perhaps we might hear you later.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps we might hear you later.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
accept an excuse for
From this reading Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps we might hear you later.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
giving satisfaction
From this reading Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.
express in words
From this reading I am instructed by my client to say, that he courts the fullest investigation.
only a very short time before
From this reading Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pardon me, that would scarcely be satisfactory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
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 If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Perhaps we might hear you later.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
hope for; have a wish
From this reading We do not wish any hole-and-corner agitation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps we might hear you later.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were kind enough to raise your objections in the Vestry, it would be-- _Counsel_ (_interrupting_).
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.
Chapter 1 holds 632 sentences of Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891, unabridged, divided into 127 reading sections.
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