A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
“I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed. “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously. “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.” But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast. Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading ““I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ““We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.””
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ““I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.”
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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 “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
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From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
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From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
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From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
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From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
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From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
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From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
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From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
one or the other of two
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
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From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
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From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
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From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
not any; not one
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
except for; apart from
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor had more than one been shot from his pistol, as five full chambers testified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I remember something of the kind,” her husband allowed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He shot twice and quickly,” interposed the policeman, sententiously.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We shall find a spent bullet back of that mirror.”
at the time that
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
in or at the place that
From this reading But when, upon the arrival of the coroner, an investigation was made of the mirror and the wall behind, no bullet was found either there or any where else in the room, save in the dead man’s breast.
