A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
“I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence. “When did he come back?” “I don't know.” Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness. “He may not be back yet.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““When did he come back?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I don't know.””
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ““He may not be back yet.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.”
but in spite of that
From this reading ““He may not be back yet.””
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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 told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
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From this reading “When did he come back?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He may not be back yet.”
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From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When did he come back?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “When did he come back?”
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From this reading “I don't know.”
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From this reading Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.
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From this reading Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
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From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don't know.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He may not be back yet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He may not be back yet.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly he gave way to a complete frankness.
at the time that
From this reading “When did he come back?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “He may not be back yet.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I told you it had slipped my mind,” he retorted, striving, in a level tone, to hide his chagrin and an increasing irritation at her persistence.
