A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter V
MRS. LANSDOWNE. P---- is a city by the sea. Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet. The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
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Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.”
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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 P---- is a city by the sea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
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From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
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From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
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From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
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From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
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From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
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From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading P---- is a city by the sea.
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From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P---- is a city by the sea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading P---- is a city by the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
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From this reading LANSDOWNE.
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From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
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From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
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From this reading MRS.
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From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P---- is a city by the sea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P---- is a city by the sea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading P---- is a city by the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Built upon an elevated peninsula, surrounded by a country of manifold resources of beauty and fertility, with a fine, broad harbor, it sits queenlike in conscious power, facing with serene aspect the ever-restless waves that wash continually its feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place might be called ancient, if that term could properly be applied to any of the works of man on New England shores.
