A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed. "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!" Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile. "That's very good of you." "Look here!"
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"That's very good of you."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look here!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look here!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.”
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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 Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
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From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "That's very good of you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look here!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look here!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That's very good of you."
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From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
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From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's very good of you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE SPELL "Mr. Graham!" she exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's very good of you."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Graham's sombre features were chastened by a smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Really, I do believe that if I had been asked what thing I most desired at this particular moment, I should have answered--you!"
