Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 150, February 2, 1916 is here in full — 490 sentences across 98 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 150, February 2, 1916 is here in full — 490 sentences across 98 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. February 2, 1916. CHARIVARIA. According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle." This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 150, February 2, 1916 is here in full — 490 sentences across 98 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading “This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.”
a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe
From this reading “According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."”
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading “According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."”
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading “February 2, 1916.”
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading “According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."”
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
From this reading “According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."”
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From this reading February 2, 1916.
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From this reading February 2, 1916.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
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From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February 2, 1916.
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
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From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
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.
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
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From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
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.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
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 for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
during the time that
From this reading This is believed to be the result of his effort to do the Goose-Step while avoiding the Turkey-Trot.
which person or people
From this reading According to the Correspondent of _The Daily Mail_ who described the festivities at Nish, the King of BULGARIA "has a curious duck-like waddle."
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 150, February 2, 1916 by Various holds 490 sentences, grouped into 98 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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