A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
"Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him. "Cap'n----" "Well, what is it? What do you want now?" "Will you lend me a hundred?" "A hundred 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 “"Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Cap'n----" "Well, what is it?”
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 "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you want now?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A hundred dollars?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you lend me a hundred?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cap'n----" "Well, what is it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Cap'n----" "Well, what is it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you lend me a hundred?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What do you want now?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What do you want now?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cap'n----" "Well, what is it?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Cap'n----" "Well, what is it?
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you lend me a hundred?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh--yes, suh--Cap'n"--insinuatingly, as his eye fell on Dix, who was standing looking attentively first at me and then at Jeams, completely mystified by my tone, but ready to take a hand if there was any need for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you want now?"
