A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXVI
Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands. The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness. The two white men stood a minute attentive. Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind. Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The two white men stood a minute attentive.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.”
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 latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two white men stood a minute attentive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two white men stood a minute attentive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two white men stood a minute attentive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The two white men stood a minute attentive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two white men stood a minute attentive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the bank of the river they encountered a man, visible only as an uncertain black outline against the glow of the lanterns beyond.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rapidly Thorpe explained what was to be done, and thrust his rifle into the Indian's hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two white men stood a minute attentive.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nothing was to be heard but the steady beat of rain and the roaring of the wind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened in silence and stolidity, then turned, and without a word departed swiftly in the darkness.
