A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Howard Stormont kept silence. His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion. “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you. But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.” “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
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 ““As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ““As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.”
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading “But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.””
a period of time or extent
From this reading ““It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.””
above and across; more than
From this reading ““As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ““As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Howard Stormont kept silence.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ““As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.””
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 “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard Stormont kept silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard Stormont kept silence.
a period of time or extent
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
not any; not one
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
above and across; more than
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is a very generous offer,” Howard said at length.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Howard Stormont kept silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howard Stormont kept silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His active brain was no doubt weighing the advantages and disadvantages of his brother’s suggestion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But you are not without brains, and you might use that money to embark in some honest business.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “As I shall be very liberal in my estimate of what she cost you,” continued Jasper; “you could exist upon the interest of the capital sum I should hand over to you.
