A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
“Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor. “In these uncertain times,” he began. “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply. “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man. “I oughtn't to have telegraphed,” he said.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““In these uncertain times,” he began.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““I oughtn't to have telegraphed,” he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ““In these uncertain times,” he began.”
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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 “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In these uncertain times,” he began.
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From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
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From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
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From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I oughtn't to have telegraphed,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “In these uncertain times,” he began.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In these uncertain times,” he began.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
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From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
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From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
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From this reading “I oughtn't to have telegraphed,” he said.
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From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
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From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
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From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
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From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
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From this reading “I oughtn't to have telegraphed,” he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
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From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “In these uncertain times,” he began.
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From this reading “In these uncertain times,” he began.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I oughtn't to have telegraphed,” he said.
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From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
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From this reading “In these uncertain times,” he began.
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From this reading “Why shouldn't I take a risk too, Daddy?” said Eleanor sharply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mm,” said Serope with his eye on Eleanor.
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From this reading “I know there's that side of it,” said the young man.
