used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
anew
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
Brandt's
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From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
someone who is a detective
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
dupeverbUS /duːp/
fool or hoax
From this reading "I, I, who you thought to dupe.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
apart from; not including
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
Gilderman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I, I, who you thought to dupe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
and nothing more
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
mauledverbUS /mɔːld/
past form of “maul” — split (wood) with a maul and wedges
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
except for; apart from
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
not in physical motion
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I, I, who you thought to dupe.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
at the time that
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
which person or people
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading There was silence for a few seconds, except for a universal gasp of wonder, which as far as Dick was concerned was mingled with relief and admiration.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For here was this wonderful old professor, who had already been a surprise packet to Dick in several ways, weighing in with a most finished and artistic lie, just in the nick of time to save him when everything appeared lost!
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes!" he thundered, his jaw setting sternly again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You!" cried Gilderman, as the professor stood, still holding Brandt's revolver, and smiling blandly at the group of mauled and discomfited scoundrels; "You?"
