A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
“What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur. “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking. But she will tell me. This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her. If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But she will tell me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.”
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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 If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she will tell me.
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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
not any; not one
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
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From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But she will tell me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is his name?” asked Madame Ferailleur.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But she will tell me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t know--she didn’t mention it; and her words so disturbed me that I did not think of asking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This evening, if I don’t succeed in obtaining an interview, I will write to her.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If your suspicions are correct, mother, our secret is in the hands of three persons, and so it is a secret no longer----” He paused suddenly to listen.
