A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office. At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business. The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him. “Come in,” called Zaanan’s voice. Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Come in,” called Zaanan’s voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.”
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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 Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
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From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come in,” called Zaanan’s voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Come in,” called Zaanan’s voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
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From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
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From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
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From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
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From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
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From this reading The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him.
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From this reading The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
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From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
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From this reading The sound of his own knuckles on the panel decided him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come in,” called Zaanan’s voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim entered and saw the old justice sitting behind his desk, a sheep-bound volume propped up before him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At the last minute he had been of two minds whether he should go in or pass on about his business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim rapped on the door of Zaanan Frame’s office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come in,” called Zaanan’s voice.
