A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIX
"'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me. No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez. 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior. Is any wan comin' on?' sez I. "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is any wan comin' on?' sez I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is any wan comin' on?' sez I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is any wan comin' on?' sez I.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez.
not any; not one
From this reading No man gives me the name in my mouth,' I sez.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is any wan comin' on?' sez I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They made no move, tho' I gave them full time, but stud growlin' an' snarlin' together at wan ind av the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is any wan comin' on?' sez I.
which person or people
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "'Blood-dhrawn I may be,' sez I, gettin' back to my cot an' makin' my line round ut; 'but ye know that the man who comes acrost this mark will be more blood-dhrawn than me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Ondersthand, I will have no part wid you in anythin' ye do, nor will I raise my fist to my shuperior.
