A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
"Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily. "Until after the next horror raid, anyway." He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression. "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir. Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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 “"Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.”
later than; following
From this reading “"Until after the next horror raid, anyway."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Until after the next horror raid, anyway."”
considered or classified as
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
not affected by alcohol
From this reading “He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"Until after the next horror raid, anyway."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
belonging to which person
From this reading “Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
later than; following
From this reading "Until after the next horror raid, anyway."
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From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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From this reading "Until after the next horror raid, anyway."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
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From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
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From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
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From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
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From this reading "Until after the next horror raid, anyway."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Until after the next horror raid, anyway."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
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From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
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From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Until after the next horror raid, anyway."
considered or classified as
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
not affected by alcohol
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Depends on the circumstances," Odeon said, returning her grin lazily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
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From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Until after the next horror raid, anyway."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
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From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
belonging to which person
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood, turning to Illyanov with a more sober expression.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Colonel Bradford asked me whose deductions I was going by--I suppose he knows my records well enough to be sure they weren't mine--and I'm to tell you the whole thing is rated an all-Systems secret, until King Mark says otherwise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Which you're not to talk about even as a rumor, sir.
