A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light. "Marse Langdon, you dar?" a voice sounded. "Yes, Aunt Maria." The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience. "What is it?"
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the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.”
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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 Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
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From this reading "Yes, Aunt Maria."
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From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Marse Langdon, you dar?" a voice sounded.
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From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
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From this reading The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience.
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From this reading The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?"
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From this reading "Marse Langdon, you dar?" a voice sounded.
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From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Aunt Maria."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Marse Langdon, you dar?" a voice sounded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
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From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
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From this reading The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Marse Langdon, you dar?" a voice sounded.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?"
at the time that
From this reading Chester was on the point of turning into the hall when a step sounded at the corner of the house nearest the negro quarter, and a short, portly figure emerged into the light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience.
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From this reading "Yes, Aunt Maria."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Marse Langdon, you dar?" a voice sounded.
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From this reading The young planter spoke with ill-disguised impatience.
