used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
any thing at all
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
CorsicanadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsəkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as he could see, nothing had as yet taken place.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
Delahay
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From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
else
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From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as he could see, nothing had as yet taken place.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
hold firmly
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
how
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From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
not any; not one
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So far as he could see, nothing had as yet taken place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So far as he could see, nothing had as yet taken place.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far as he could see, nothing had as yet taken place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So far as he could see, nothing had as yet taken place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
Valdo
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From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Meanwhile, Walter Lance had lost no time in reaching the studio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not need any elaborate explanation on the part of Maria Delahay for him to know that, in some way, the danger came from the man whom he knew as Valdo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was danger here, and Walter knew it perfectly well, but he was too filled with indignation to think of anything else.
but in spite of that
From this reading Walter did not doubt that this was not the first time that the Corsican had visited the studio, though, as yet, he was utterly unable to grasp how it was that the attempt had been so successful.
