used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I am awfully grateful to you," Gurdon said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "I am sure I am awfully grateful to you," Gurdon said.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
set up or found
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
the act of departing
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I am sure I am awfully grateful to you," Gurdon said.
Gurdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
homicidaladjectiveUS /ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I am awfully grateful to you," Gurdon said.
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
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 Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure I am awfully grateful to you," Gurdon said.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
express in words
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had made up his mind to place himself implicitly in her hands, and let her decide for the best.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MISSING Gurdon waited to hear what his companion was going to say now.
in or at the place that
From this reading Evidently, he had found himself in a kind of lunatic asylum, where one inhabitant at least had developed a dangerous form of homicidal mania, and he had a pretty sure conclusion that Vera had saved his life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was no time now to ask questions; that would come later on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure I am awfully grateful to you," Gurdon said.
