used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE FUNERAL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
cannot
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From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Ethel
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From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
FUNERALnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading A DOUBLE FUNERAL.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
not any; not one
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
carry out
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They will tear my father's body to pieces," she sobs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
Trueman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It is in an utterly hopeless frame of mind that Ethel walks beside Harvey Trueman.
at the time that
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She cannot conceive that one man will have sufficient power over the passions of the multitude to prevent a violent demonstration when the graveyard is reached.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Take my word for it, there will be no disorder," Trueman assures her.
