Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, December 8, 1920 is here in full — 590 sentences across 118 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, December 8, 1920 is here in full — 590 sentences across 118 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 156. CHARIVARIA. LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, December 8, 1920 is here in full — 590 sentences across 118 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
conformity or harmony
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.”
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From this reading 156.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
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.
the act of giving
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
conformity or harmony
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
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.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
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.
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
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From this reading VOL.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LORD RIDDELL, in giving his impression of President WILSON, says that his trousers and boots were not in keeping with the smartness of his appearance above the table.
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