A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me. I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type. I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry? The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order. The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?”
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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 I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
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From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
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From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
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From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
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From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
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From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
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From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
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From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
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From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
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From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
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From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
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From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
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From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
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From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first one took place in the country, at a little tea-party, one snowy night.
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From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought her very pretty and very interesting,--a charming specimen of a type.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw her only four times, but I remember them vividly; she made an impression upon me.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
at the time that
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
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From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The last time I saw her she was certainly not--But I will describe all our meetings in order.
but in spite of that
From this reading I am very sorry to hear of her death; and yet, when I think of it, why should I be sorry?
