A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XV
Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important. "Katiousha--the trial. Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth." And what a remarkable coincidence! That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “And what a remarkable coincidence!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.”
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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 Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading And what a remarkable coincidence!
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading "Katiousha--the trial.
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
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From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And what a remarkable coincidence!
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From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Katiousha--the trial.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
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From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading That very morning finally came the long-expected letter of Maria Vasilievna, the wife of the marshal of the nobility--that same letter that he wanted so badly now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Nekhludoff rose the following morning with a consciousness that some change had taken place within him, and before he could recall what it was he already knew that it was good and important.
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From this reading Yes, and I must stop lying, and tell all the truth."
