A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
"Listen carefully, Fith," he said. "Your bluff has been called. You don't come in and we don't come out. Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now. I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Your bluff has been called.”
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading “"Your bluff has been called.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You don't come in and we don't come out.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Your bluff has been called.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.”
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 Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Your bluff has been called.
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading "Your bluff has been called.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your bluff has been called.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen carefully, Fith," he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen carefully, Fith," he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your bluff has been called.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Listen carefully, Fith," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen carefully, Fith," he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
above and across; more than
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen carefully, Fith," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suggest you keep your heads and resist the temptation to make matters worse than they are."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your camouflage worked for nine years, but it's all over now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don't come in and we don't come out.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your bluff has been called.
