A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense. Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin. To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming. Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading. On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.”
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 On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion he had come in, as has been seen, with a demand for ten dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
in the direction of
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To drinking and association with the vicious, he now added gaming.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little did his mother dream of the perilous ways his feet were treading.
which person or people
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MEANWHILE the hours passed with the mother, sister, and brother in the most agonizing suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, who had been drawn away into evil company by two young men who boarded in the house, was neglecting his studies, and pressing on towards speedy ruin.
