used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The appeal of her personality was irresistible.
move towards
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was dressed in black.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
true confidential information
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in black.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
at any time
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She followed Garth on the stand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
Garth
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From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The appeal of her personality was irresistible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
MASKverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
a particular point in time
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She followed Garth on the stand.
PAYMENTnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The appeal of her personality was irresistible.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She followed Garth on the stand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
express in words
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed in black.
at the time that
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PAYMENT IS DEMANDED FOR THE GRAY MASK The approach of the moment when she must testify against Slim and George; must tell in public the details of that tragedy which had played such havoc with her, drove Nora into a morbid humor which neither Garth nor the inspector could alter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was clear that if the two criminals had ever had a chance Nora would destroy it.
