A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XV
_March_ 9_th_. MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter. I am eaten up with business. Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging. All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
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 “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _March_ 9_th_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am eaten up with business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am eaten up with business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am eaten up with business.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am eaten up with business.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _March_ 9_th_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _March_ 9_th_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All the time _David Balfour_ is skelping along.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am eaten up with business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day this week I have had some business impediment—I am even now waiting a deputation of chiefs about the road—and my precious morning was shattered by a polite old scourge of a _faipule_—parliament man—come begging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am eaten up with business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR S. C.,—Take it not amiss if this is a wretched letter.
