A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
LOGIC AND LABOR. THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner. "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think. In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me. I don't know how to take it."
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 “THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don't know how to take it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don't know how to take it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.”
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 young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOGIC AND LABOR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know how to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know how to take it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know how to take it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I don't know how to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOGIC AND LABOR.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOGIC AND LABOR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
not any; not one
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
above and across; more than
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all my previous extended experience no more astonishing query has ever been put to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I don't know how to take it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE young man thus addressed gave over fingering the piano-keys, as he had been softly doing from time to time, whirled about on the music-stool, and indulged in a prolonged and curious stare at his questioner.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said at last, with a little laugh, as he recognized the rudeness of the proceeding; "I am struck dumb, I think.
