A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXX
"Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice. "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage. "You know the secret of our race?" "I do. Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You know the secret of our race?"”
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading “"Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “"You know the secret of our race?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.”
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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 "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
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From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do.
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From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
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From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
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From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
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From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You know the secret of our race?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
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From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You know the secret of our race?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You know the secret of our race?"
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
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From this reading "You know the secret of our race?"
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From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
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From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "You know the secret of our race?"
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From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Forbear, Selina," said the phantom in a hollow voice.
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From this reading "Why should I forbear?" responded Selina haughtily, as she recovered her courage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know the secret of our race?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
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From this reading Understand me,--I do not object to the eccentricities of your youth.
