Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, October 27, 1920 is here in full — 624 sentences across 125 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, October 27, 1920 is here in full — 624 sentences across 125 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. October 27, 1920. CHARIVARIA. Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled. Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, October 27, 1920 is here in full — 624 sentences across 125 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
From this reading “Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.”
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading “Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.”
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading “Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.”
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.”
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading “Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.”
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading “Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading “Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.”
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading October 27, 1920.
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From this reading October 27, 1920.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARIVARIA.
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
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.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October 27, 1920.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
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.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Mr. Lloyd George is certainly most unlucky.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
at the time that
From this reading Some idea of the evils consequent on a coal strike can be obtained when we hear there was talk of a football match in the North having to be cancelled.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 159, October 27, 1920 by Various holds 624 sentences, grouped into 125 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 624 sentences of Punch — Volume 159, October 27, 1920, unabridged, divided into 125 reading sections.
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