used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
any thing at all
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
next to; at the side of
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
BillsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
BlowernounUS /ˈbloʊər/
a device that produces a current of air
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
Braidfoot's
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From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
uttered without voice
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
Burial-service
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From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
placed crosswise
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
dearly loved
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
well in the past; former
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
give a description of
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading How empty the House seemed!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
FuneralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading How empty the House seemed!
how
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From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
and nothing more
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
immediately past
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
MarriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
MatrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
Metanoia
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From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
and nothing more
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How empty the House seemed!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
Solemnisationnoun
the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
ThresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
VinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
VisitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
Wedding-dinner
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From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
at the time that
From this reading _Metanoia_ WHEN I see what a little Way the Solemnisation of Matrimony in the Common Prayer Book lies from the Burial-service for the Dead, (only separated by the Order for the Visitation of the Sick,) it makes me think how sometimes in actual Life Marriages and Funerals seem to tread upon the Heels of one another.
which person or people
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My Father supported her in his Arms, Master _Blower_ prayed aloud beside her, I bathed her Face with Vinegar, and _Dolly_ ran for the Doctor; but just as he crossed our Threshold, she gently breathed her last.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Scarce were the Bills for Master _Braidfoot’s_ Wedding-dinner paid, when my dear Mother, who had been fast but gently sinking, departed this Life without a Sigh.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had left her much as usual the Night before; but in the Morning was aware of a grey Shadow over her Face, unlike Anything I had yet seen, and impossible to describe, that made me sensible of the Presence of Death.
