A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth. Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole. "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended. "He and the Major now understand one another." "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
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 “It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"He and the Major now understand one another."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"He and the Major now understand one another."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He and the Major now understand one another."”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "He and the Major now understand one another."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He and the Major now understand one another."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He and the Major now understand one another."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He and the Major now understand one another."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad that Mr. Paslow arrived at the moment," said Durban, when the story was ended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He and the Major now understand one another."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It really did seem as though the course of this true love was about to run smooth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
at the time that
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Durban, to whom Beatrice explained all that had taken place during Ruck's visit, heard what she had to say in silence, and seemed relieved when he heard the whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I never knew that Vivian was acquainted with Major Ruck."
