Chapter 1 of Supplement to Punch is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Supplement to Punch is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SEPTEMBER 16, 1914. Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914. "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY." _Sept. 9, 1914._ Illustration: A WISE WARNING.
Chapter 1 of Supplement to Punch is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “cartoon” — a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
From this reading “Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.”
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.”
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “"Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."”
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading “Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.”
possessive form of “kaiser” — the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading “Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.”
the month following August and preceding October
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading “SEPTEMBER 16, 1914.”
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From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 16, 1914.
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From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
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From this reading SEPTEMBER 16, 1914.
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From this reading 9, 1914._ Illustration: A WISE WARNING.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 9, 1914._ Illustration: A WISE WARNING.
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From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
plural of “cartoon” — a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
a person of German nationality
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
possessive form of “kaiser” — the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _Sept.
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading SEPTEMBER 16, 1914.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Punch" Office, 10, Bouverie Street, London, E.C. Illustration: _GERMAN KAISER._ "LET US PREY."
a message informing of danger
From this reading 9, 1914._ Illustration: A WISE WARNING.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading 9, 1914._ Illustration: A WISE WARNING.
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