A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
"I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess. "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids." "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother. "Never; he was an orphan shortly after. I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
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later than; following
From this reading “"Never; he was an orphan shortly after.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “"His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.”
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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 "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
later than; following
From this reading "Never; he was an orphan shortly after.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Never; he was an orphan shortly after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
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From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
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From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
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From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
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From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
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From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
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From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
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From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Never; he was an orphan shortly after.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Never; he was an orphan shortly after.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Never; he was an orphan shortly after.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I remember him a little boy," said the Duchess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have often reproached myself, but it is so difficult to see boys."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
which person or people
From this reading "And you have never seen him since, mamma?" asked the oldest married daughter, who did not look a day older than her mother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "His mother was a dear friend of mine; you know she was one of my bridesmaids."
