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Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890
Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890 is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Various • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 3 of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890 by Various holds 106 sentences, grouped into 22 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.

What does chapter 3 of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890 contain?

Chapter 3 holds 106 sentences of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 3 of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890 by Various exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 106 sentences, grouped into 22 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 3 of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890?

Work through the 22 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.
"Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.
"Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.
"Long live the King!" shouted the populace.
"You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Punch — Volume 98, March 1, 1890 is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.
Line 2
"Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.
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"Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.
Line 4
"Long live the King!" shouted the populace.
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"You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

After preposition US /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “"Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.”

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Disguise noun US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading “"Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.”

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Heir noun US /er/

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading “Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.”

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Nameless adjective US /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading “"Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.”

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Until preposition US /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading “"Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.”

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Without preposition US /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “"You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.”

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Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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altar

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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appearing

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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attempting

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From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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belonging

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From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
breakfast

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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bride

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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cake

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

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COEUR

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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costume

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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county

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
DE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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disowned

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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estates

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
family

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From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
full

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
govern

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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heirnounUS /er/

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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highly

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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Ivanhoe

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
Jester

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

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King

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Long live the King!" shouted the populace.

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Knight

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
led

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
LION

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
live

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Long live the King!" shouted the populace.

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Long

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Long live the King!" shouted the populace.

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longer

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
magnificent

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
Majesty

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

Pending verification
Methinks

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

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monarch

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
NamelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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off

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
populace

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Long live the King!" shouted the populace.

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reign

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

Pending verification
replied

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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respectable

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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returned

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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RICHARD

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

Pending verification
right

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

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shouted

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Long live the King!" shouted the populace.

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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takes

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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Then

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From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
there

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
throwing

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading "Not until after the breakfast," replied RICHARD COEUR DE LION, throwing off his disguise as the Nameless Knight, and appearing in the full costume of a monarch.

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utter

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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WAMBA

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

Pending verification
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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wedding

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

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whispered

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks she takes the cake," whispered WAMBA the Jester.

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WILFRID

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there was a magnificent wedding, as WILFRID of Ivanhoe, no longer the disowned, but the heir to estates belonging to a highly respectable county family led his bride to the altar.

Pending verification
wish

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are right to utter that wish," returned His Majesty, "so long as I reign without attempting to govern.

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