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Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned to it.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned to it. He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send someone out to explore the garden paths. When Colin was brought back to
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From this reading When Colin was brought back to
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading When Colin was brought back to
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From this reading When Colin was brought back to
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading someone out to explore the garden paths.
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From this reading someone out to explore the garden paths.
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading to it.
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading someone out to explore the garden paths.
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From this reading someone out to explore the garden paths.
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading someone out to explore the garden paths.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading to it.
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading When Colin was brought back to
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From this reading Dr. Craven had been waiting some time at the house when they returned
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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From this reading He had indeed begun to wonder if it might not be wise to send
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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 23: Magic?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "Dr....", what tone does the author establish?
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