A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
“The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy. “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul. I laughed. “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could. “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ““That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading ““For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ““For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.”
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From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
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From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
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From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
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From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
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From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
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From this reading I laughed.
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From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
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From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
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From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
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From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
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From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
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From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That term has been applied to me, madame,” said I, chanting my answer as best I could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
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From this reading “For myself, however, I prefer to assume the more modest title of detective.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
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From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The ferret?” she sang, in staccato tones which were ravishing to my musical soul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The same,” said I, bowing with my accustomed courtesy.
