A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
POINTERS TO CRIME. Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts. Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal. “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions. “He may also have been a thousand times more sly than she imagined.
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later than; following
From this reading ““He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ““He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.”
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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 “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
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From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
later than; following
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
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From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
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From this reading “He may also have been a thousand times more sly than she imagined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
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From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
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From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
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From this reading POINTERS TO CRIME.
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From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
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From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
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From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
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From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
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From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
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From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may also have been a thousand times more sly than she imagined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
not any; not one
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
not one, and not any
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
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From this reading POINTERS TO CRIME.
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From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Darling could not say how long it had been gone from the album, nor could she conceive of any reason for its removal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may also have been a thousand times more sly than she imagined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He may have led a much more gay and festive life than she suspected,” thought Nick, upon leaving the house after giving her a few additional instructions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may also have been a thousand times more sly than she imagined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may also have been a thousand times more sly than she imagined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POINTERS TO CRIME.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nick Carter made no comments upon the disappearance of the photograph, or, at least, none that expressed his thoughts.
