A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXI
"Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome? What strange fantasy has seized you?" "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history! Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!" And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What strange fantasy has seized you?"”
Recollections of past events.
From this reading “Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?”
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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 And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
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From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
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From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
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From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
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From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What strange fantasy has seized you?"
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From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
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From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What strange fantasy has seized you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
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From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
above and across; more than
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What strange fantasy has seized you?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What strange fantasy has seized you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
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From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And he smiled,--a wan and sorrowful smile--"Or even idolatry, if you will!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with the blood of martyrs, hallowed by the memories of saints, she is, she must always be, supreme in matters of faith--or superstition!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rome," said Brent, slowly, stopping in his restless walk--"is the Mother of Creeds--the antique Muse of the world's history!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Rome!" cried Walden--"What, YOU, Brent!--you think of going over to Rome?
