used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
anew
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
for the reason that
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
Belshazzars
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From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
cannot
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From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
Grobelaar
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From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
go away from a place
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
and nothing more
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
except for; apart from
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
estrangement from god
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But the marks go deeper than a lowering brow or a cruel mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men may die and leave behind them no monuments save their sin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
Vrouw
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From this reading "As to that," said the Vrouw Grobelaar, answering a point that no one had raised, "it has been seen over and over again that sin leaves its mark.
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 Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
the act of creating written works
From this reading Ah, men's faces are the writing on the wall, and only the Belshazzars cannot read them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you not trust or avoid a man because there is honor or wickedness in his face?
