A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first. What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?” “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me. There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them! An' now you shut your face, Jim.
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 “Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.”
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 Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An' now you shut your face, Jim.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An' now you shut your face, Jim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Buy a cattle ranch in Arizona an' set down an' pay other men to ride range for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An' now you shut your face, Jim.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's some several I'd like to see askin' a job from me, damn them!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Jim felt in himself a guilty stir, and under his breath he cursed the other's way of asking disagreeable questions; but aloud he answered-- “Nothin', only you seemed scared of it at first.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What are you goin' to do with your share, Matt?”
