A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XX
The new munition plant was nearing completion. Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land. Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way. To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream. He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.”
an empty, uncultivated area of land
From this reading “Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.”
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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 Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream.
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From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
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From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
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From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
above and across; more than
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
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From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
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From this reading To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
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From this reading To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Clayton Spencer it was the realization of a dream.
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From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
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From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new munition plant was nearing completion.
an empty, uncultivated area of land
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
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From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the three long buildings, two were already in operation and the third was well under way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Situated on the outskirts of the city, it spread over a vast area of what had once been waste land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He never entered the great high-walled enclosure without a certain surprise at the ease with which it had all been accomplished, and a thrill of pride at the achievement.
