A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?" "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination. Georges ascended the staircase. He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease. He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.”
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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 He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease.
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From this reading Georges ascended the staircase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?"
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease.
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?"
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From this reading Georges ascended the staircase.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease.
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From this reading He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease.
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?"
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From this reading MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?"
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From this reading MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?"
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From this reading He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Georges ascended the staircase.
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From this reading He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Third floor on the left," said the porter pleasantly, on learning Duroy's destination.
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From this reading He had on a new suit but he was uncomfortable.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was somewhat embarrassed and ill-at-ease.
in or at the place that
From this reading MADAME FORESTIER "Where does M. Forestier live?"
