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Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.
I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.
My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.
I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.
My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 65/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 321–325

Line 1
Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.
/prɪˈsaɪsli huː meɪ biː ðə ˈvɪktəm ʌv ðɪs ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl dɪˈzaɪər feɪt əˈloʊn kæn ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
Line 2
I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.
Line 3
My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.
/maɪ soʊl sɪˈkjʊrəti ɪn ðɪs əˈfer ɪz ə ˈmeɪdən ænt naʊ ɪn ðə ˈluːnətɪk əˈsaɪləm/
Line 4
I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.
/aɪ lʊk wɪð ˈkɑːnfədəns tuː hɜːr ˈmælədi æz maɪ traɪˈʌmfənt vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
Line 5
My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.
/maɪ ˈɑːbdʒekt ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ tuː juː ɪz tuː æsk ˈweðər ɪn jɔːr əˈpɪnjən ðə fækt ɪz səˈfɪʃənt tuː ˌɡerənˈtiː ə ˈvɜːrdɪkt ʌv nɑːt ˈɡɪlti ɪn keɪs aɪ æm ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd fɔːr ˈmɜːrdər ɔːr ˈweðər æn ənˈskruːpjələs ˈdʒʊri kʊd ˈsækrəfaɪs miː tuː ðə ənˈsetəld kənˈdɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈpɑːpjələr maɪnd ɑːn ðə səbˈdʒekt ʌv ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl ˌɪnˈsænəti/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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

guarantee verb US /ˌɡerənˈtiː/

give surety or assume responsibility

insatiable adjective US /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/

impossible to satisfy

From this reading “Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.”

justifiable adjective US /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/

capable of being justified

From this reading “My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.”

passers-by noun US /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading “I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.”

prosecuted verb US /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading “My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.”

unscrupulous adjective US /ənˈskruːpjələs/

without scruples or principles

From this reading “My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.”

unsettled adjective US /ənˈsetəld/

still in doubt

From this reading “My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.”

vindication noun US /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

From this reading “I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.”

All words in this reading · 82

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 I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

auntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

fatenounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

fusilade

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

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/

give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

GuiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/

relatively permanent disorder of the mind

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/

impossible to satisfy

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/

capable of being justified

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

LunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/

insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

solenounUS /soʊl/

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading My sole security in this affair, is a maiden aunt now in the Lunatic Asylum.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/

without scruples or principles

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/

still in doubt

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Precisely who may be the victim of this insatiable desire, fate alone can decide.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading I propose some day next week to commence a general fusilade from the windows of my office upon the passers-by.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.

writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My object in writing to you is to ask whether, in your opinion, the fact is sufficient to _guarantee_ a verdict of "Not Guilty," in case I am prosecuted for murder, or whether an unscrupulous jury could sacrifice me to the unsettled condition of the popular mind on the subject of justifiable insanity.

Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 by Various holds 422 sentences, grouped into 85 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 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 contain?

Chapter 1 holds 422 sentences of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 by Various exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 422 sentences, grouped into 85 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 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870?

Work through the 85 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 85 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870

Common questions about reading Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 by Various on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870?

Yes. All 826 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #9962 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #9962, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 take to read?

About 68 minutes of reading across 166 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 section by section

How to work through Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 2 chapters of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870

Words and structures a reader meets early in Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Nickinson
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Announce
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Friends
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Punchinello
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.