A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Jeff shook his head. "No sign. He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it." Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face. "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."”
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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 He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
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From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading Jeff shook his head.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeff shook his head.
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From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading Jeff shook his head.
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From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
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From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
not any; not one
From this reading "No sign.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
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From this reading Harpo grunted, his eyes sharp on Jeff's face.
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From this reading Jeff shook his head.
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From this reading "No sign.
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
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From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He couldn't have been here for more than three days at a time, or I'd have known about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you had no definite, direct evidence that he was somehow using an extra-sensory talent in eluding you?"
