A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle. Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine. A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones. I twisted, seeking a more comfortable position. My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.”
looking closely or carefully
From this reading “Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.”
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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 Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
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From this reading A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading I twisted, seeking a more comfortable position.
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From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
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From this reading A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading I twisted, seeking a more comfortable position.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
above and across; more than
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
looking closely or carefully
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
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From this reading A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones.
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From this reading I twisted, seeking a more comfortable position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I twisted, seeking a more comfortable position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A soundless hum filled the air, penetrating my bones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
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From this reading I tried to relax in my chair in the cramped shuttle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I twisted, seeking a more comfortable position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My half-healed neck and side were stiffening up again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just in front of me the operator sat tensed over a tiny illuminated board, peering at instrument faces and tapping the keys of what looked like a miniature calculating machine.
