Though the night was dark and dismal, yet the form of the unknown might now in some degree be ASCERTAINED. (from "The Legend of Sleppy Hollow" by Washington Irving)
Discovered
(The meaning of the word 'Ascertained' is being sure of something or finding out. Hence, the word Discovered is the appropriate one.)
SWATHED about his forehead, and hanging down over his face, so low as to be shaken by his breath, Mr. Hooper had on a black vell. (from "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthrone)
Wrapped
(The meaning of the word 'Swathed' is to wrap in several layers of fabric. Hence, the word Wrapped is the appropriate one.)
"As you are ENGAGED, I am on my way to Luchresi. If anyone has a critical turn it is he. He will tell me---" (from "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe)
Occupied
(The meaning of the word 'Engaged' is to be busy at some task. Hence, the word Occupied is the appropriate one.)
Thus speaking, Fortunato possessed himself of my arm; and putting on a mask of black silk and drawing a roquelaire closely about my person, I SUFFERED him to hurry me to my palazzo. (from "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe)
Allowed
(The meaning of the word 'Suffered' is to experience pain or injury or to go through. Hence, the word Allowed is the appropriate one.)
