A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
"Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town. Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently. "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in. I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska." "Yes, of course."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.”
every person
From this reading “"Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.”
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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 "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
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From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
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From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
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From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
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From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
every person
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
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From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, of course."
