A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
“It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary. “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued. “I don’t know why I did,” said Mrs. Hilary dreamily. “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.” Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I don’t know why I did,” said Mrs. Hilary dreamily.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.”
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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 a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
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From this reading Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I don’t know why I did,” said Mrs. Hilary dreamily.
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From this reading “I don’t know why I did,” said Mrs. Hilary dreamily.
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From this reading “I don’t know why I did,” said Mrs. Hilary dreamily.
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From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
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From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
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From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don’t know why I did,” said Mrs. Hilary dreamily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
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From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
in the direction of
From this reading Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The only possible excuse for an engagement like that,” I observed, “is to be found in intense post-nuptial unhappiness.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was a perfect time,” said Mrs. Hilary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilary rose, and advanced towards his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I wonder why in the world you told me about it,” I pursued.
