A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter X
UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park. When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room. "Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed. "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains. Did you sleep well?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Did you sleep well?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.”
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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 UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
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From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
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From this reading When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.
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From this reading When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.
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From this reading "Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed.
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you sleep well?"
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From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
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From this reading "Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
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From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
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From this reading Did you sleep well?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
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From this reading Did you sleep well?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading UNCERTAINTY Dick rose early the following morning, and went for a walk in the park.
at the time that
From this reading When he returned he found the Count in the breakfast-room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
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From this reading "Quite a pattern young countryman," he laughed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I saw you reflecting on the beauties of your own domains.
