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Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) is here in full — 367 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.
It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.
We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.
* * * * * ] * * * * * AUTUMNAL PROMOTIONS.
As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.
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Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) is here in full — 367 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.
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It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.
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We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.
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* * * * * ] * * * * * AUTUMNAL PROMOTIONS.
/ɔːˈtʌmnəl prəˈmoʊʃənz/
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As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.
/æz ðə ˈɔːtəm ədˈvænsəz ˈsɜːrtən prəˈmoʊʃənz ˈɔːlweɪz teɪk pleɪs wɪtʃ wiː ˈnevər ˈnoʊtəs æt ˈeni ˈʌðər ˈpɪriəd ʌv ðə jɪr/

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advances noun US /ədˈvænsəz/

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading “As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.”

alluded verb US /əˈluːdɪd/

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading “It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.”

autumnal adjective US /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading “* * * * * ] * * * * * AUTUMNAL PROMOTIONS.”

Emperor's noun US /ˈempərərz/

possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading “Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.”

precedents noun US /ˈpresədənts/

plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading “Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.”

programme noun US /ˈproʊɡræm/

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading “Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.”

promotions noun US /prəˈmoʊʃənz/

plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading “* * * * * ] * * * * * AUTUMNAL PROMOTIONS.”

watering noun US /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/

shedding tears

From this reading “It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

wait patiently verb + particle

In this reading “Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.”

watering place noun + noun

a health resort near a spring or at the seaside

In this reading “It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.”

four years noun + noun

In this reading “It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.”

real sentiments adjective + noun counted as “real sentiment”

In this reading “It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.”

take place verb + noun

come to pass

In this reading “Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.”

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1840

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From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

1853

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From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

AutumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

AUTUMNALadjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading * * * * * ] * * * * * AUTUMNAL PROMOTIONS.

Boulogne

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From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/

possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

fetes

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From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/

a search for knowledge

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

markverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

precedentsnounUS /ˈpresədənts/

plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

PROMOTIONSnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃənz/

plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading * * * * * ] * * * * * AUTUMNAL PROMOTIONS.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading We must suppose that, in 1853, it comes much nearer the mark.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

unacquaintedadjective

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

waitverbUS /weɪt/

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/

shedding tears

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Having reached this result of an inquiry into precedents, we wait patiently for the official programme of the _fetes_ which will take place in honour of the Emperor's visit to Boulogne.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As the Autumn advances, certain promotions always take place, which we never notice at any other period of the year.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading It is quite clear from the events of the last four years that the watering place alluded to was, in 1840, wholly unacquainted with the real sentiments of the French nation.

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