A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIX
_June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet. Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen." "Have him in, man!" says my father. "Would you keep him waiting?" "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
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 “_June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Have him in, man!" says my father.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.”
an old word for “no”
From this reading “"Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Would you keep him waiting?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"Would you keep him waiting?"”
but in spite of that
From this reading “_June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have him in, man!" says my father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have him in, man!" says my father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Have him in, man!" says my father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Would you keep him waiting?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have him in, man!" says my father.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Have him in, man!" says my father.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Would you keep him waiting?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Nay, but he is so bespattered with his journey," says Thomas, "and wearied as well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you keep him waiting?"
but in spite of that
From this reading _June 30._ A GREAT event has happened, so unexpected that I don't believe it even yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Three days ago, as we were all sitting at supper, comes in Thomas and says, "Here is a gentleman from Cornwall to see you, Sir Stephen."
