A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
A RASCAL’S LUCK. It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham. He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building. One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong. “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
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A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.”
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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 A RASCAL’S LUCK.
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
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From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
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From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
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From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
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From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
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From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RASCAL’S LUCK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RASCAL’S LUCK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
