used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, No! 'tis the spectre of vengeance, before him.
(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 It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ah, No! 'tis the spectre of vengeance, before him.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
the organ of sight
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
not any; not one
From this reading Ah, No! 'tis the spectre of vengeance, before him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
palsies
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From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Ah, No! 'tis the spectre of vengeance, before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is it cruel remorse that now palsies his members.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And burns in his eye balls like fierce, glowing embers-- Or is it the shadow of shame that falls o'er him?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Ah, No! 'tis the spectre of vengeance, before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
hard to endure
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Ah, No! 'tis the spectre of vengeance, before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a trying ordeal for all concerned, but full and undeniable identification was absolutely necessary before further proceedings could be made in this important case.
