A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
“Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time. Dr. Oberzohn considered. “It is not,” he said. “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.” “It was incendiary,” said Newton angrily.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ““But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.”
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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 “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
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From this reading “It was incendiary,” said Newton angrily.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
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From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
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From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
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From this reading Dr. Oberzohn considered.
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From this reading Dr. Oberzohn considered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is not,” he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was incendiary,” said Newton angrily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was incendiary,” said Newton angrily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
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From this reading Dr. Oberzohn considered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is not,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Is the place insured or is it not?” asked Monty for the second time.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was incendiary,” said Newton angrily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But this matter is of such small importance compared with the great thing which is coming, that I shall not give it a thought.”
