A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS. “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion. “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed. “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there. “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
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The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading “THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ““You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.”
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From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
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From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
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From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
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From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
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From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
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From this reading THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
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From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
not any; not one
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
