A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIX
AN EXPEDITION TO ST. ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia. "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner. "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race. "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
later than; following
From this reading “"No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.”
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 "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
later than; following
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
above and across; more than
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
