used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
desecrationnounUS /desəˈkreɪʃən/
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
divisible by two
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
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 No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
Harietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
IkonnounUS /ˈaɪkɑːn/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
not any; not one
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
come into possession of
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
on one occasion
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
postcardnounUS /ˈpoʊstkɑːrd/
a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It revealed to him the certainty of his theory that she had imagined the little Benedict to be his child.
Verisschenzko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No further proof that the postcard was a forgery was really needed, but he would see her once more and obtain extra confirmation.
at the time that
From this reading When Verisschenzko reached Paris and discovered the desecration of the Ikon, an icy rage came over him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He knew, even before questioning his old servant, that it could only be the work of Harietta.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jealousy alone would be the cause of such a wanton act.
