Chapter 38 of Somehow Good is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 38 of Somehow Good is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS. HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL. WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO? HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT. WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!
Chapter 38 of Somehow Good is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/62 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading “OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.”
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading “HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!”
not divisible by two
From this reading “WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?”
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.”
witty remark
From this reading “HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT.”
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading “HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.”
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 OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!
later than; following
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
in the past
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
(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 HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
not divisible by two
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT.
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading OF A CONTRACT JOB FOR REPAIRS.
witty remark
From this reading HOW SALLY FOLLOWED JEREMIAH OUT.
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading HOW FENWICK HAD ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT AFTER ALL.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT A LOT OF TALK ABOUT A LIFE-BELT!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
a late time of life
From this reading WHICH IS WHICH, NOW OR TWENTY ODD YEARS AGO?
Chapter 38 of Somehow Good by William De Morgan holds 314 sentences, grouped into 63 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 38 holds 314 sentences of Somehow Good, unabridged, divided into 63 reading sections.
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