A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead. It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before. It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history. ‘The Cedars’ was fitted in the most luxurious style. Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.”
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading “‘The Cedars’ was fitted in the most luxurious style.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
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From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
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From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
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From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
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From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
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From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
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From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
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From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading ‘The Cedars’ was fitted in the most luxurious style.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
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From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
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From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
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From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘The Cedars’ was fitted in the most luxurious style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘The Cedars’ was fitted in the most luxurious style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything that money could possibly buy, or build up, had been added to it, to increase its convenience and comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henry Hindes’ house was the most remarkable in Hampstead.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was situated within ten minutes’ walk of Mr Crampton’s place, ‘The Cedars,’ but the two mansions belonged to different eras of the world’s history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was called ‘The Old Hall,’ and was supposed to have been built more than two hundred years before.
