A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVII
BLAUVELT'S SEARCH FOR STRAHAN. "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight. At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me. I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve. Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.”
later than; following
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.”
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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 "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
later than; following
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading BLAUVELT'S SEARCH FOR STRAHAN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
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From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLAUVELT'S SEARCH FOR STRAHAN.
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From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
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From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
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From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
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From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
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From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading BLAUVELT'S SEARCH FOR STRAHAN.
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From this reading I found myself a part of a long line of sleeping men that formed the reserve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLAUVELT'S SEARCH FOR STRAHAN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
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From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not farther than from here across the street was another line in front of us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first I was confused, but soon all that had happened came back to me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will remember," said the captain, after a moment's pause, that he might take up the thread of his narrative consecutively, "that I awoke a little before midnight.
