A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
“Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.” Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens. “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he. “Yes, sir, it is a blood-stain. I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
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 “Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.””
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ““Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ““Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.””
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ““Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I told you that I picked the book off the floor.””
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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 “Yes, sir, it is a blood-stain.
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From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, sir, it is a blood-stain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
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From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, sir, it is a blood-stain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, sir, it is a blood-stain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely there is some discolouration here,” said he.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inquiries are now being made at the offices, but I fear that the complete register of the stockholders of these South American concerns is in South America, and that some weeks must elapse before we can trace the shares.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Holmes had been examining the cover of the notebook with his magnifying lens.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, sir, it is a blood-stain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I told you that I picked the book off the floor.”
