used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To his astonishment, I replied in the negative.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
Bagwell
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From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To his astonishment, I replied in the negative.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
go away from a place
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading To his astonishment, I replied in the negative.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To his astonishment, I replied in the negative.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Bagwell eagerly asked me if I did not intend to sign.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
Thesiger
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From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading All the same, I had a curious unwillingness with regard to signing the certificate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading To leave such valuables in a room with an unlocked door was in itself a symptom of insanity, and when I parted with Thesiger for the night I had not the least doubt that my unfortunate host was really insane.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
at the time that
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When he turned up the lamp at the end of this strange scene, I noticed for the first time that the idol was decorated with precious stones of extraordinary value.
