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Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 is here in full — 571 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.
Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.
Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.
Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.
Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.
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Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 is here in full — 571 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 91/114 · 5 reading units · Lines 451–455

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_Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.
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Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.
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Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.
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Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.
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Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

Learner Dictionary

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acceptance noun US /ækˈseptəns/

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading “Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.”

Cabinet noun US /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading “Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.”

induce verb US /ˌɪnˈduːs/

cause to arise

From this reading “Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.”

Ministerial adjective US /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/

of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office

From this reading “_Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.”

modifications noun US /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading “_Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.”

Prime adjective US /praɪm/

first in rank or degree

From this reading “Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.”

reconstruction noun US /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/

the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading “Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.”

Tuesday noun US /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

All words in this reading · 58

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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 Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

B-LF-R

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

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

CoastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

G-SCH-N

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

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

GoldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

H-RT-NGT-N'S

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

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/

cause to arise

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

LeadernounUS /ˈliːdər/

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

MinisterialadjectiveUS /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/

of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

modificationsnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

OtherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.

postverbUS /poʊst/

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/

first in rank or degree

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.

R-ND-LPH

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

From this reading Moreover, no attempt has been made to induce Lord R-ND-LPH to enter the Cabinet, and Mr. B-LF-R is not to be Leader of the House.

reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/

the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.

rumoured

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

From this reading Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

slightnounUS /slaɪt/

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

SM-TH

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

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N'S acceptance of the post of Prime Minister is considered to be merely a matter of time.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Mr. SM-TH, for example, does not go to the House of Lords, nor Mr. G-SCH-N to the Gold Coast.

TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.

yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/

the day immediately before today

From this reading _Tuesday_.--Since yesterday, some slight modifications in Ministerial arrangements have been made.

Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 by Various holds 571 sentences, grouped into 115 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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Chapter 1 holds 571 sentences of Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890, unabridged, divided into 115 reading sections.

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How do I study chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890?

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