A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
* * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing. I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last. Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club. That was an experience. I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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for the reason that
From this reading “I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.”
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “* * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.”
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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 * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
for the reason that
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
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From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
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From this reading That was an experience.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
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From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
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From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
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From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was an experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading * * * * * Decidedly, leave in England is a disappointing thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was an experience.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading Nothing but the labels on the bag remain--oh, and a memory of a weighing-in at an East End fishing club.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I foregathered with a man on the top of a 'bus, and we became great friends because we both agreed that gorge-tackle for pike was only permissible in very weedy streams.
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From this reading I've wandered into two stations since I wrote the last.
