A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were. "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins. It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place. The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep. Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.”
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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 A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
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From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
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From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
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From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
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From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
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From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
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From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
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From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
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From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
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From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
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From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
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From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
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From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
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From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
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From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
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From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
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From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
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From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a good five mile from here, and a strange sort of a place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The poorest soil between this and Monmouth, they do say, though it's good feed for sheep.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
in or at the place that
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word in the story had stirred up some remembrance within me, and vaguely curious, I asked the old man where the Gray Hills were.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, it was a sad thing for poor Mrs. Cradock."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Up there," he said, with the same gesture he had used before; "you go past the Fox and Hounds, and through the forest, by the old ruins.
