A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXII
OTHER PEOPLE'S SINS. "But why go home?" Felix stopped as he asked himself this question. He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape. He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.”
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.”
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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 He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But why go home?"
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading "But why go home?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading "But why go home?"
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading OTHER PEOPLE'S SINS.
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From this reading OTHER PEOPLE'S SINS.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OTHER PEOPLE'S SINS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Felix stopped as he asked himself this question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
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From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was beginning to read his mother's life in a more intelligible light, and all along the clearer line new meanings were springing into sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
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From this reading "But why go home?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not face his mother with any inquiry about the mystery that surrounded his father's memory, that mystery which was slowly dissipating like the mists which vanish imperceptibly from a landscape.
