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Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870.
Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870.

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870. is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BAGGING THE GAME.
This should always be done in the very best style.
First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.
Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.
They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.
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Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870.

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870. is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
BAGGING THE GAME.
/ˈbæɡɪŋ ðə ɡeɪm/
Line 2
This should always be done in the very best style.
/ðɪs ʃʊd ˈɔːlweɪz biː dʌn ɪn ðə ˈveri best staɪl/
Line 3
First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.
/ˌfɜːrstˈklæs ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz ənd tuː ɔːr θriː ˈpɑːrsənz kæn ˈdʒenərəli bæɡ juː ənd ðə bɜːrd ˈprɑːpərli/
Line 4
Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.
Line 5
They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.
/ðeɪ seɪ ðæt braʊn ʌv ɡreɪs tʃɜːrtʃ ˌʌndərˈstændz ɔːl ðə dɪˈteɪlz ʌv ðɪs kaɪnd ʌv ˈbæɡɪŋ/

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.

bagging noun US /ˈbæɡɪŋ/

coarse fabric used for bags or sacks

From this reading “BAGGING THE GAME.”

churches noun US /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading “First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.”

first-class adjective US /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading “First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.”

furnished adjective US /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading “Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.”

greenbacks noun US /ˈɡriːnbæks/

plural of “greenback” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading “Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.”

parsons noun US /ˈpɑːrsənz/

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading “First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.”

properly adverb US /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading “First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.”

understands verb US /ˌʌndərˈstændz/

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

bagnounUS /bæɡ/

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

BAGGINGnounUS /ˈbæɡɪŋ/

coarse fabric used for bags or sacks

From this reading BAGGING THE GAME.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

birdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

BROWNnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

First-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

GAMEnounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading BAGGING THE GAME.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

greenbacksnounUS /ˈɡriːnbæks/

plural of “greenback” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

NoticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

parsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

silver-ware

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

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BAGGING THE GAME.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading They say that BROWN, of Grace Church, understands all the details of this kind of bagging.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading This should always be done in the very best style.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading First-class churches, and two or three parsons, can generally bag you and the bird properly.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Notice of the bagging should always be given to your friends, and the bag should be large enough to hold not only the bird, but also any first-class houses, greenbacks, or silver-ware which may be furnished by the friends of the bird.

Chapter 5 of Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870. by Various holds 208 sentences, grouped into 42 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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Chapter 5 holds 208 sentences of Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 39, December 24, 1870., unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 5 can be played aloud in United States English.

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