A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE. Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine. "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she. "He has just been taken away in a coach." "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
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used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “"Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"He has just been taken away in a coach."”
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading “"Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.”
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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 Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
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From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
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From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
which person or people
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
