Despite the darkness and gloom of the night, the shape of the unknown could now, to some extent, be DETERMINED. (from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving)
Uncovered
(The meaning of 'Ascertained' is to be confident about something or to discover it. Therefore, the term Discovered is the right choice.)
COVERED around his forehead and cascading down over his face, so low that it was stirred by his breathing, Mr. Hooper donned a black veil. (from "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne)
Enveloped
(The word 'Swathed' means to envelop in multiple layers of material. After all, the term Wrapped fits best.)
"Since you are BUSY, I am heading towards Luchresi. If there exists someone capable of critique, it is he. He will inform me---" (from "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe)
Engaged
(The meaning of the term 'Engaged' implies being occupied with a particular task. Thus, the term Occupied is the most suitable one.)
Speaking thus, Fortunato grasped my arm and fitted on a black silk mask while tightly wrapping a roquelaire around my person; I ALLOWED him to rush me to my palace. (from "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe)
Permitted
(The meaning of 'Suffered' conveys the idea of experiencing pain or adversity or to endure. Hence, the word Allowed is the appropriate term.)
