A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXII
THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do. He knew Todd was dead. His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed. He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far? To know that was what troubled him.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He knew Todd was dead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To know that was what troubled him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.”
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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 His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
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From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
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From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
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From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
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From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
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From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
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From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To know that was what troubled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
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From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
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From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
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From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
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From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To know that was what troubled him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
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From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
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From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
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From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
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From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
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From this reading To know that was what troubled him.
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From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
