Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 24, September 10, 1870 is here in full — 739 sentences across 148 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 24, September 10, 1870 is here in full — 739 sentences across 148 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
When are soldiers like writers for the press? When they charge by the column. * * * * * A well-tilled Soil. The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new. * * * * * THE WATERING PLACES.
Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 24, September 10, 1870 is here in full — 739 sentences across 148 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 48/147 · 5 reading units · Lines 236–240
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.
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
a line of units following one after another
From this reading “When they charge by the column.”
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading “The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.”
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading “The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.”
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading “The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.”
shedding tears
From this reading “* * * * * THE WATERING PLACES.”
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “When are soldiers like writers for the press?”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * A well-tilled Soil.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they charge by the column.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When they charge by the column.
a line of units following one after another
From this reading When they charge by the column.
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading * * * * * THE WATERING PLACES.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading * * * * * A well-tilled Soil.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The article on DICKENS, in the August number of the _Atlantic Monthly_, is certainly suggestive of fresh Fields, if not of pastures new.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they charge by the column.
shedding tears
From this reading * * * * * THE WATERING PLACES.
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From this reading * * * * * A well-tilled Soil.
at the time that
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading When are soldiers like writers for the press?
Chapter 1 of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 24, September 10, 1870 by Various holds 739 sentences, grouped into 148 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 739 sentences of Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 24, September 10, 1870, unabridged, divided into 148 reading sections.
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