A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc. “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger. “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?” “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.”
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading ““And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.””
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ““Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?””
to provide what someone needs in order to live
From this reading ““And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.””
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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 “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
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From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
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From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
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From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
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From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
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From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
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From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
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From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
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From this reading “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
to provide what someone needs in order to live
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hank Padden shifted his seat on the top pole of the corral, and marks the place with his finger.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
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From this reading “Never mind,” replies old man Whittaker.
which person or people
From this reading “Now,” says he, “shall I orate the names of the men who signed it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author of “Clean Crazy,” “Monkeying with Ancestors,” etc.
