A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
EARTH ALERT! [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!] When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California. After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account. It came to $20,247.50.
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later than; following
From this reading “After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “[Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “[Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “[Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.”
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From this reading It came to $20,247.50.
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From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
later than; following
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading EARTH ALERT!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
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From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
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From this reading It came to $20,247.50.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading EARTH ALERT!
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From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
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From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came to $20,247.50.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
from a time in the past until now
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
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From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
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From this reading After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science--telepathy, invisibility, teleportation--especially since Earth was not aware of its danger!]
at the time that
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California.
