A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira. I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other. The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion. He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates. Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
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 “I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.”
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading “He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Most of you know it by sight; eh?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.”
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From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
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From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
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From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
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From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
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From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
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From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
not any; not one
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
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From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
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From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
above and across; more than
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of you know it by sight; eh?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I don't believe that those are their real names but I've heard no other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
which person or people
From this reading The curious old man who left them here is, presumably, insane on the subject of religion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He appeared on the mountain early in the summer, with these little ones, and preempted that tumble-down cottage over the bluff beyond our gates.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HEADQUARTERS "Well, lads and lassies--or lassies and lads, it's due you to hear all I've found out concerning Ananias and Sapphira.
