Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870. 83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City. TO NEWS-DEALERS. PUNCHINELLO'S MONTHLY.
Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading “In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.”
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.”
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading “PUNCHINELLO'S MONTHLY.”
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading “83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.”
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading “In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.”
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading “In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.”
the act of receiving
From this reading “In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.”
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading “In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.”
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From this reading SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870.
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From this reading SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870.
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From this reading 83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870.
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading PUNCHINELLO'S MONTHLY.
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading 83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
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From this reading TO NEWS-DEALERS.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
having the postage paid by the sender
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PUNCHINELLO'S MONTHLY.
the act of receiving
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In this Number and will be continued Weekly FOR "PUNCHINELLO," to preserve the paper for binding, will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of One Dollar, by PUNCHINELLO PUBLISHING CO., 83 Nassau Street, New York City.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 83 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 by Various holds 84 sentences, grouped into 17 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.
Chapter 1 holds 84 sentences of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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