A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
"It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly. "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it? For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit." "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered. "I am one of the old-fashioned Strangeweys.
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 “"It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I am one of the old-fashioned Strangeweys.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “"It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.”
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 For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
not any; not one
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am one of the old-fashioned Strangeweys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am one of the old-fashioned Strangeweys.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's no easy matter for me to open out the things that are in my heart," Stephen answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am one of the old-fashioned Strangeweys.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
in the company of; together with
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For good or for evil, I am here to wrestle with things for a bit."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's good to hear you talk like that, Stephen," John said earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're making me homesick, but what's the sense of it?
