used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading “It is astounding!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
of short duration or distance
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
DecidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
set up or found
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
Headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
IncredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is astounding!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Incredible!” exclaimed Varian, “but if true, and it must be true, it explains a great many things.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
Varian
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From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deciding that it was the best course to pursue the detective took the physician entirely into his confidence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two were closeted in the library, and Wise related his discoveries regarding the Vermont hospital.
at the time that
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
Zizi
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From this reading When Wise and Zizi returned to Headland House, they found Doctor Varian there on one of his brief visits.
