A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening." It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected. At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead. "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used." The voice this time was low.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The voice this time was low.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening."”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.”
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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 had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
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From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
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From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
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From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
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From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening."
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From this reading The voice this time was low.
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From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
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From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
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From this reading At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
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From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The voice this time was low.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The voice this time was low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The voice this time was low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voice this time was low.
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP "Very well, I'm listening."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Particularly I'm waiting for an explanation of that word 'justified' you used."
