A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
THE MAGIC CHAIR. There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair. ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres. 'Who shall sit therein?' 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading “There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.”
a young woman who is not married
From this reading “''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “'Who shall sit therein?'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.”
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 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAGIC CHAIR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAGIC CHAIR.
a young woman who is not married
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
not any; not one
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'Who shall sit therein?'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Who shall sit therein?'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGIC CHAIR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Who shall sit therein?'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There, on the plateau, or platform, we had seen, stood, in naked mystery, the Enchanted Chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
which person or people
From this reading ''Tis the weird chair of the Viewless Maiden, the place of Her who is no more seen,' said Jambres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'The writing said,' remarked the dauntless Leonora, 'that a descendant of Theodolite must achieve this adventure.
