used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
the state of being absent
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "I had concluded so too, Oakes.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
make right or correct
From this reading "Probably correct," Oakes replied.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Yes," said the doctor.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had concluded so too, Oakes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had concluded so too, Oakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
the force of workers available
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
nonsensicaladjectiveUS /nɑːnˈsensɪkəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
Oakes
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From this reading "I had concluded so too, Oakes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably correct," Oakes replied.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Probably correct," Oakes replied.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said the doctor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I had concluded so too, Oakes.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes," said the doctor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I had concluded so too, Oakes.
unbalancedadjectiveUS /ənˈbælənst/
being or thrown out of equilibrium
From this reading And the absence of provocation for those assaults, and for the murder of good men like Smith and Mark, point strongly to an unbalanced mind."
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The wearing of a robe--especially in a confined place like the wall space--the cutting out of a panel and the peculiar method of attack seem nonsensical and without proper reason.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said the doctor.
