A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
GOING ON PILGRIMAGE. It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph. "Here it is, Cecile," she said, "here it is. I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb." "Oh, Jane!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here it is, Cecile," she said, "here it is.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."”
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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 It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
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From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
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From this reading GOING ON PILGRIMAGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here it is, Cecile," she said, "here it is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here it is, Cecile," she said, "here it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Jane!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOING ON PILGRIMAGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING ON PILGRIMAGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here it is, Cecile," she said, "here it is.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
at the time that
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
which person or people
From this reading It was still quite the middle of the night when a strong light was flashed into Cecile D'Albert's eyes, and she was aroused from a rather disturbed sleep by Jane, who held up the Russia-leather purse in triumph.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I guess Jesus Christ heard your bit of a prayer real wonderful quick, my lamb."
