A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
A NEW MEMBER. MR. DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time. He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office. His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.”
during the time that
From this reading “He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.”
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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 A NEW MEMBER.
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
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From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading A NEW MEMBER.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading A NEW MEMBER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
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From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
at the time that
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
during the time that
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
