A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVII
“Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins. “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes. “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.” He looked at the maid. “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He looked at the maid.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ““I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
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From this reading “Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the maid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
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From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at the maid.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
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From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
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From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He looked at the maid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked at the maid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
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From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any questions, Mr. Holmes?” asked Hopkins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
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From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I saw the men before ever they came into the house,” said she.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will not impose any further tax upon Lady Brackenstall’s patience and time,” said Holmes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Before I go into the dining-room, I should like to hear your experience.”
