used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
dearly loved
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
corpse's
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From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
Forster
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From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
go away from a place
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
not any; not one
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
paralysing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
express in words
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading Not without difficulty did Sutherland and the police officials persuade Forster to leave the corpse’s side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Let us draw a veil over the horrors and sorrows of that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, indeed, there was no room for doubt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
at the time that
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The form and complexion were the same, and the bracelets with their inscription placed the identity beyond question.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is enough to say that the distracted husband, when he had recovered from the first paralysing shock of the spectacle, recognised without hesitation in the distorted and disfigured mass the remains of his beloved wife.
