1771
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1783
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1804
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
1809
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1810
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1828
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
1842
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1854
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1859
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
1862
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
1864
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
49
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
ALLAN
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
AMBROSEnounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
analystnounUS /ˈænəlɪst/
someone who is skilled at analyzing data
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
ANONYMOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
BIERCEnounUS /bɪrs/
United States writer of caustic wit (1842-1914)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
BoxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
BROCKDEN
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
BROWNnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
Conan
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From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
CRAWFORDnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
Doyle's
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From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
DreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
Dupin
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
EDGARnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
enigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
FishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
FITZJAMES
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
Gaboriaunoun
French writer considered by some to be a founder of the detective novel (1832-1873)
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
Gold-Bug
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
HAWTHORNEnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
HeiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
HorrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
IngotnounUS /ˈɪŋɡət/
metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
IRVINGnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
Lecoq
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From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
MadnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
MARION
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
misnomernounUS /mɪˈsnoʊmər/
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
NATHANIEL
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From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
O'BRIENnounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
OblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
POEnounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
professesverbUS /prəˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “profess” — practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
reanimatedadjective
given fresh life or vigor or spirit
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
Redhorsenoun
North American sucker with reddish fins
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
revertingnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
RiddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
solvesverbUS /sɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
StoriesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
TalenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
Tempternoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading But ever since Gaboriau created his Lecoq, the transcendent detective has been in favor; and Conan Doyle’s famous gentleman analyst has given him a fresh lease of life, and reanimated the stage by reverting to the method of Poe.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
VeilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
WatersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
Webber
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sometimes the puzzle solves itself through operation of circumstance; sometimes somebody who professes no special detective skill happens upon the secret of its mystery; once in a while some venturesome genius has the courage to leave his enigma unexplained.
Wieland's
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
Wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
Wolfert
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From this reading F. MARION CRAWFORD (1854–) By the Waters of Paradise AMBROSE BIERCE (1842–) An Heiress from Redhorse The Man and the Snake EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809–49) The Oblong Box The Gold-Bug WASHINGTON IRVING (1783–1859) Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams Adventure of the Black Fisherman CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN (1771–1810) Wieland’s Madness
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And the title is still something of a misnomer, for many narratives involving a puzzle of some sort, though belonging to the category which I wish to discuss, are handled by the writer without expert detective aid.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading FITZJAMES O’BRIEN (1828–1862) The Golden Ingot My Wife’s Tempter NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804–1864) The Minister’s Black Veil ANONYMOUS Horror: A True Tale “Riddle Stories” Introduction by Julian Hawthorne When Poe wrote his immortal Dupin tales, the name “Detective” stories had not been invented; the detective of fiction not having been as yet discovered.
