A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
"Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness. "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say. Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions." "Okay, okay, I won't argue politics. Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Tell me about some of the people here, will you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tell me about some of the people here, will you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tell me about some of the people here, will you?”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “"Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.”
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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 "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
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From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
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From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
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From this reading "Okay, okay, I won't argue politics.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
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From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
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From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
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From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Okay, okay, I won't argue politics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
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From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
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From this reading "Okay, okay, I won't argue politics.
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From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
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From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Okay, okay, I won't argue politics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
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From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
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From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
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From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
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From this reading Theoretically we're all entitled to our own opinions."
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From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Tell me about some of the people here, will you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
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From this reading "Okay, okay, I won't argue politics.
but in spite of that
From this reading "The First Amendment hasn't been repealed yet, they say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you have to see a rebel with notebook in hand under every bed?" she asked with a hint of weariness.
