A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY. “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis. “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year. If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality. Hold up, though, my boy!
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ““The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Hold up, though, my boy!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.”
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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 “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
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From this reading THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY.
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From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
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From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
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From this reading Hold up, though, my boy!
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From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
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From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY.
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From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
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From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
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From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
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From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
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From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
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From this reading Hold up, though, my boy!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hold up, though, my boy!
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From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLICE DOG ACTS STRANGELY.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hold up, though, my boy!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
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From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
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From this reading Hold up, though, my boy!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
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From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If so, he hasn’t had much chance to make friends elsewhere, or familiarize himself with the criminal possibilities of any particular locality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Probably he hasn’t had more than two weeks’ vacation a year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fellow has lived in and around New York for fifteen years, at least, for he has been in the employ of the paper that long,” Gordon thought, continuing his analysis.
