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DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY. The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house. He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night. A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said: "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.”
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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 DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
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From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
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From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
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From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
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From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
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From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
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From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
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From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
