A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection. Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment. Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries. On the debit side appeared the following items: April 22.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.”
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From this reading April 22.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
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From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
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From this reading April 22.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
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From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
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From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
above and across; more than
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
