moorA key location in the novel, usually associated with desolation and danger.
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A tract of open uncultivated upland, typically covered with heather."They feared to cross the eerie moor during the night."
heirA person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
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A person or group entitled to inherit the property of another."Upon the death of his uncle, he became the sole heir of the estate."
detectiveSherlock Holmes, as the main character, is a prime example of this type of professional.
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A person, especially a police officer, who investigates crimes."The private detective followed every lead in the case."
curseAn invocation of harm or misfortune, in the book associated with the Baskerville family.
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To invoke or wish evil upon; afflict with evil."The witch cursed the villagers with decades of bad harvest."
An express wish that some form of adversity or unhappiness will befall another person or persons."The ancient curse foretold doom for those who dared to cross the threshold."
manorBaskerville Hall, a large imposing estate, is this type of residence.
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A large country house with lands."The manor was a grand, old house with an air of history about it."
houndA breed of dog or police informer associated with the novel's title and central mystery.
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A breed of dog used for hunting or tracking."The hound picked up the scent of the missing child."