Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 62, January 6, 1872 is here in full — 676 sentences across 136 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 62, January 6, 1872 by Various holds 676 sentences, grouped into 136 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 676 sentences of Punch — Volume 62, January 6, 1872, unabridged, divided into 136 reading sections.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 62, January 6, 1872 is here in full — 676 sentences across 136 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 62. JANUARY 6TH, 1872. LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 62, January 6, 1872 is here in full — 676 sentences across 136 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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From this reading JANUARY 6TH, 1872.
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From this reading JANUARY 6TH, 1872.
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From this reading 62.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading JANUARY 6TH, 1872.
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From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading LONDON: PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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From this reading JANUARY 6TH, 1872.
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.
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From this reading VOL.
