A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper. With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore. From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns. ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee. Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.”
an old form of “does”
From this reading “‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.”
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 black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
an old form of “does”
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Flee away, for I am afraid, seeing that thy heart is closed against me by reason of the greatness of thy love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the palace of the Sea-King came the cry of mourning again, and far out upon the sea the great Tritons blew hoarsely upon their horns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black sea came nearer, and the white foam moaned like a leper.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Flee away,’ said his Soul, ‘for ever doth the sea come nigher, and if thou tarriest it will slay thee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With white claws of foam the sea grabbled at the shore.
