A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXV
Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor? Is he worse?” I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor. She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns. On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.”
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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 Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
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From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
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From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
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From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is he worse?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
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From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
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From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
not any; not one
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
which person or people
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is he worse?”
