A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Fox bit his lip. “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply. Berkman laughed. “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun! What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berkman laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fox bit his lip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fox bit his lip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fox bit his lip.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berkman laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fox bit his lip.
not any; not one
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I know about White, he’ll have to go; I’m jolly sorry on account of his wife, she’s no end of fun!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wingfield’s an old fool!” he retorted sharply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What the devil has he been doing with that Osborne woman’s help?
