A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment. "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White. "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to." "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack. "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
