A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
"Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way. "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch. I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo. Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing. CHAPTER ELEVEN.
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for the reason that
From this reading “I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.”
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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 "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
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From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
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From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
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From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
for the reason that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading CHAPTER ELEVEN.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
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From this reading CHAPTER ELEVEN.
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From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
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From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
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From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
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From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
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From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
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From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give us a fill, dad," reaching out a hand for the paternal pouch.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
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From this reading "Rather," appended Brian in his quietly emphatic way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
at the time that
From this reading I have but a confused idea of what I said in reply, probably something incoherent, as my way is when genuinely moved, possibly because that is a mental process I so seldom undergo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Anyhow, the matter was settled to the satisfaction of all parties, which was the main thing.
