A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes. “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he. “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks. “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives. Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.”
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ““I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.”
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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 Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
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From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
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From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
which person or people
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
