A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
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the past participle of “be”
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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Irregularities and inconsistencies in the text have been retained as printed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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the past participle of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
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From this reading Minor typographical and punctuation errors have been corrected without note.
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From this reading Text enclosed by equal marks is in bold face (=bold=).
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From this reading Text enclosed by equal marks is in bold face (=bold=).
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From this reading Minor typographical and punctuation errors have been corrected without note.
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From this reading Text enclosed by equal marks is in bold face (=bold=).
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From this reading Mismatched quotes are not fixed if it's not sufficiently clear where the missing quote should be placed.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Small capital text has been replaced with all capitals.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Minor typographical and punctuation errors have been corrected without note.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mismatched quotes are not fixed if it's not sufficiently clear where the missing quote should be placed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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From this reading Irregularities and inconsistencies in the text have been retained as printed.
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From this reading Irregularities and inconsistencies in the text have been retained as printed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by equal marks is in bold face (=bold=).
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From this reading Mismatched quotes are not fixed if it's not sufficiently clear where the missing quote should be placed.
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From this reading Text enclosed by equal marks is in bold face (=bold=).
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From this reading Minor typographical and punctuation errors have been corrected without note.
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From this reading Mismatched quotes are not fixed if it's not sufficiently clear where the missing quote should be placed.
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From this reading Mismatched quotes are not fixed if it's not sufficiently clear where the missing quote should be placed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
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From this reading Minor typographical and punctuation errors have been corrected without note.
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at the place that
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Small capital text has been replaced with all capitals.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Minor typographical and punctuation errors have been corrected without note.
