Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 103, December 10, 1892 is here in full — 581 sentences across 117 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 103, December 10, 1892 is here in full — 581 sentences across 117 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. December 10, 1892. CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS. The Smoking-Room (_continued_). I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 103, December 10, 1892 is here in full — 581 sentences across 117 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.”
plural of “bore” — a person who evokes boredom
From this reading “I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.”
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading “CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.”
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading “December 10, 1892.”
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading “CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
plural of “shooter” — a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
From this reading “CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.”
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From this reading December 10, 1892.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading December 10, 1892.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
later than; following
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
plural of “bore” — a person who evokes boredom
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Smoking-Room (_continued_).
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading December 10, 1892.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
with resolute determination
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
immediately past
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
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.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
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.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
plural of “shooter” — a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
From this reading CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Smoking-Room (_continued_).
carry out
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
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.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CONVERSATIONAL HINTS FOR YOUNG SHOOTERS.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I MAY assume, that after the terrible example given in my last chapter, you have firmly made up your mind never on any account to take service in the great army of bores.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 103, December 10, 1892 by Various holds 581 sentences, grouped into 117 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 581 sentences of Punch — Volume 103, December 10, 1892, unabridged, divided into 117 reading sections.
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