Chapter 29 of Somehow Good is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 29 of Somehow Good is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OF THE REV. SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET. THE WEDGE'S PROGRESS. THE BARON AGAIN, AND THE FLY-WHEEL. HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
Chapter 29 of Somehow Good is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an expert who gives advice
From this reading “HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.”
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading “SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.”
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading “HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.”
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading “THE WEDGE'S PROGRESS.”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “OF THE REV.”
witty remark
From this reading “HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.”
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading “SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.”
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading “SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.
an expert who gives advice
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
anew
From this reading THE BARON AGAIN, AND THE FLY-WHEEL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE BARON AGAIN, AND THE FLY-WHEEL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BARON AGAIN, AND THE FLY-WHEEL.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
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From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE REV.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE WEDGE'S PROGRESS.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading OF THE REV.
precisely, exactly
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
witty remark
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading SAMUEL HERRICK AND A SUNSET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE REV.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WEDGE'S PROGRESS.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading HOW FENWICK KNEW HIS NAME RIGHT, AND ROSALIND DIDN'T. HOW SALLY AND HER MEDICAL ADVISER WERE NOT QUITE WET THROUGH.
Chapter 29 of Somehow Good by William De Morgan holds 443 sentences, grouped into 89 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 29 holds 443 sentences of Somehow Good, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
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