A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
SUPPERLESS TO BED. Wade Brooks had no long history to be related. He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob. He was just what he seemed to be. His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was just what he seemed to be.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.”
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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 was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
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From this reading SUPPERLESS TO BED.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
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From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
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From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading He was just what he seemed to be.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
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From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
not any; not one
From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
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From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was just what he seemed to be.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUPPERLESS TO BED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUPPERLESS TO BED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had died a miserable sot, six months before the peach-orchard was invaded, and was buried at the expense of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wade Brooks had no long history to be related.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an orphan, but not a foundling or any thing of that sort; and there is no chance of his turning out to be the son of an English baronet or of an American nabob.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was just what he seemed to be.
