A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
"Who? Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise. "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected. Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it." "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
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 “Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “"It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.”
in the direction of
From this reading “"I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.”
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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 is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
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From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
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From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
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From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
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From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
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From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
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From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
in the direction of
From this reading "I think not," said I, glancing towards the new-comer and the other occupants of the kitchen.
which person or people
From this reading "Who?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Really, I don't know," answered Hollingsworth, looking at me with some surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a young person who belongs here, however; and no doubt she had been expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zenobia, or some of the women folks, can tell you all about it."
