A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXII
THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed. It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made. He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses. Some transport had got jammed in the yard. He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.”
during the time that
From this reading “THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.”
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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 It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
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From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
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From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some transport had got jammed in the yard.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some transport had got jammed in the yard.
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From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
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From this reading He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
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From this reading Some transport had got jammed in the yard.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
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From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
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From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some transport had got jammed in the yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading Some transport had got jammed in the yard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until eleven o'clock that a halt was made.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could just discern in the darkness the dim outlines of what appeared to be a large farm-house, surrounded by barns and outhouses.
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From this reading He could hear the creak of wheels, the stamping of hoofs, and shouts.
during the time that
From this reading THE LAST ADVANCE While he was dreaming, the time slipped by almost unnoticed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some transport had got jammed in the yard.
