A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
THE DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE. Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery. He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker. The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings. At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.”
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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 DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading THE DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE.
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From this reading He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker.
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From this reading He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
not any; not one
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading THE DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that Dr. Jarvis was a sleep-walker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR OFFERS A BRIBE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick was not greatly surprised by his discovery.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At that time, the newspapers had a good deal to say about sleep-walking, and several good stories were printed about Dr. Jarvis.
which person or people
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
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From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader may remember the case of a young woman who, in her sleep, walked nearly a mile on Broadway, and was awakened by a policeman to whom she could give no account of her wanderings.
