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Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.
FACCIOLATI, AND A LEGACY.
THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.
THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!
Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Somehow Good

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Somehow Good is here in full — 247 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/49 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.
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FACCIOLATI, AND A LEGACY.
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THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.
/ðə læst ˈkɑːnsərt ðɪs ˈsiːzən/
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THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!
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Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

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Chronicle noun US /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading “Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.”

concert noun US /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading “THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.”

dissension noun US /dɪˈsenʃən/

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading “MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.”

goody noun US /ˈɡʊdi/

something considered choice to eat

From this reading “THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!”

intensification noun US /ɪnˌtensəfəˈkeɪʃən/

action that makes something stronger or more extreme

From this reading “Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.”

legacy noun US /ˈleɡəsi/

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading “FACCIOLATI, AND A LEGACY.”

parent noun US /ˈperənt/

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading “Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.”

transmitted adjective US /trænˈsmɪtɪd/

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading “Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FACCIOLATI, AND A LEGACY.

adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

COMEverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

CONCERTnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.

DISSENSIONnounUS /dɪˈsenʃən/

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

FACCIOLATI

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

From this reading FACCIOLATI, AND A LEGACY.

FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

FANCYnounUS /ˈfænsi/

something many people believe that is false

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

GOODYnounUS /ˈɡʊdi/

something considered choice to eat

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

IGGULDEN'S

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

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

instalments

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

intensificationnounUS /ɪnˌtensəfəˈkeɪʃən/

action that makes something stronger or more extreme

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

LADBROKE

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

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.

LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading FACCIOLATI, AND A LEGACY.

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

parentnounUS /ˈperənt/

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

PROSYadjective

lacking wit or imagination

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

ROADnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading MORNING AT LADBROKE GROVE ROAD, AND FAMILY DISSENSION.

Rosalind

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

RownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

SallynounUS /ˈsæli/

witty remark

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

SEASONnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.

THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading THE LAST CONCERT THIS SEASON.

Tishy

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

transmittedadjectiveUS /trænˈsmɪtɪd/

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Towards the end of the July that very quickly followed Rosalind noticed an intensification of what might be called the Ladbroke Grove Road Row Chronicle--a record transmitted by Sally to her real and adopted parent in the instalments in which she received it from Tishy.

WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE GOODY WILL COME TO IGGULDEN'S. BUT FANCY PROSY IN LOVE!

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