108
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From this reading Volume 108.
1895
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From this reading MARCH 2nd, 1895.
2nd
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From this reading MARCH 2nd, 1895.
81
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From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading TALL TALES OF SPORT AND ADVENTURE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TALL TALES OF SPORT AND ADVENTURE.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
dearly loved
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
next to; at the side of
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
CHUDDAH
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From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
without stop or interruption
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
HIPPOPOTAMUSnounUS /ˌhɪpəˈpɑːtəməs/
massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
hurtlingverbUS /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
march in a procession
From this reading MARCH 2nd, 1895.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
a form of address for a man
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
absolutely essential
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TALL TALES OF SPORT AND ADVENTURE.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
a light shade of red
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
Punch's
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From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
express in words
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
only a very short time before
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading TALL TALES OF SPORT AND ADVENTURE.
Story-teller
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From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
plural of “tale” — 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 TALL TALES OF SPORT AND ADVENTURE.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading TALL TALES OF SPORT AND ADVENTURE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_By Mr. Punch's own Short Story-teller._) I.--THE PINK HIPPOPOTAMUS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Volume 108.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81.) In these awful circumstances, with the night air whistling past me, and with my beloved CHUDDAH and her nurse hurtling upwards beside me, it is scarcely necessary for me to say that I never for an instant lost my coolness and my perfect self-possession.
