A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
But in another moment she came cringing back. "I cannot face them," she said. "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit! Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place? Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
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 “But in another moment she came cringing back.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?”
extremely frightening or unpleasant
From this reading “Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.”
to accept another person's control or a difficult situation
From this reading “"They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!”
except if; if not
From this reading “"They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!”
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 "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot face them," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
extremely frightening or unpleasant
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot face them," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot face them," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot face them," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in another moment she came cringing back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
to accept another person's control or a difficult situation
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I cannot face them," she said.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
except if; if not
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Why did I order this hateful dress, which I can never pay for, and which, in spite of the misery it has caused me, has failed to bring me the----" She did not continue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, why did I ever come to this dreadful place?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They all believe it; they will always believe it unless I submit!
