A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL. "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him. "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell." "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively. "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
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any thing at all
From this reading “"Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."”
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From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
any thing at all
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
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From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
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From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
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From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
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From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
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From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
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From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
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From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
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From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
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From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
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From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
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From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
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From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
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From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
