A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN. "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy? He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there. He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation. This year he has been much out of town.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “This year he has been much out of town.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This year he has been much out of town.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.”
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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 "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
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From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This year he has been much out of town.
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From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
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From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
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From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
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From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
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From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
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From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
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From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This year he has been much out of town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
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From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
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From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
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From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
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From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
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From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
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From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
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From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
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From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
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From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
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From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
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From this reading This year he has been much out of town.
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From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
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From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
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From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This year he has been much out of town.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This year he has been much out of town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is now the rector of Humberston; married--a very nice sort of woman-- suits him Humberston is a fine living; but his talents are wasted there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONTAINING MUCH OF THAT INFORMATION WHICH THE WISEST MEN IN THE WORLD COULD NOT GIVE, BUT WHICH THE AUTHOR CAN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He preached for the first time in London last year, and made a considerable sensation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Darrell," said Colonel Morley, "you remember my nephew George as a boy?
