Chapter I
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890 is here in full — 644 sentences across 129 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 99. August 2, 1890. PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.
Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890
Chapter I · Chapter 1
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OR
THE
LONDON
CHARIVARI.
VOL.
99.
August
2,
1890.
PUNCH
TO
THE
SECOND
BATTALION.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890 is here in full — 644 sentences across 129 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/128 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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OR
THE
LONDON
CHARIVARI.
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VOL.
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99.
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August
2,
1890.
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PUNCH
TO
THE
SECOND
BATTALION.
/pʌntʃ tuː ðə ˈsekənd bəˈtæljən/
Learner Dictionary
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the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “August 2, 1890.”
battalion
noun
US /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading “PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.”
punch
verb
US /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.”
All words in this reading · 13
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1890
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From this reading August 2, 1890.
2
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From this reading August 2, 1890.
99
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From this reading 99.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August 2, 1890.
BATTALIONnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.
CHARIVARInoun
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
PUNCHverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUNCH TO THE SECOND BATTALION.
VOL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOL.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890 by Various holds 644 sentences, grouped into 129 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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Vocabulary met early in Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890
Words and structures a reader meets early in Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- London
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punch — Volume 99, August 2, 1890; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Charivari
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- August
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- Punch
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