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Chapter III
THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked. "Has anything further been discovered?" "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers. "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting." We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.”
later than; following
From this reading “We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.”
any thing at all
From this reading “"Has anything further been discovered?"”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Has anything further been discovered?"”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “"Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Has anything further been discovered?"”
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading “THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.”
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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 THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
later than; following
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
any thing at all
From this reading "Has anything further been discovered?"
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Has anything further been discovered?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
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From this reading "Has anything further been discovered?"
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading "Has anything further been discovered?"
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From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has anything further been discovered?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
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From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE "It's a most mysterious affair, no doubt," I remarked.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "On investigation, the mystery grows more complicated, more remarkable, and--for us--much more interesting."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading We were seated together in our dismal chambers in New Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, one wet afternoon about six weeks after the Forth Bridge affair.
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From this reading "Yes, Jack," replied my friend Ray Raymond, rolling a fresh cigarette between his fingers.
