Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

having companions or an escort

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

matters of personal concern

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

out of bed

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

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From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

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From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

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From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

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From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

death of a person

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

set down according to a plan

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

feel sadness

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

in motion

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

common sense

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

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From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

a regular customer

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

Identical; not different.

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

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From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

unusual or striking

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

carry out

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

love of or taste for fine objects of art

From this reading Ruin "Il ne faut regarder dans ses amis que la seule vertu qui nous attache a eux."

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From this reading The Vicomte had been early astir that morning; indeed, I heard him moving before daylight in the room where the coffin was.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

at the time that

From this reading I was glad when that same morning dawned, for my kind old patron seemed unhinged by these events, and could not keep away from the apartment where the Baron lay.

in or at the place that

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

which person or people

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

the words that are spoken

From this reading If the Baron Giraud was unable in the nature of human affairs to take his wealth with him, it accompanied him, at all events, to the grave, where feathers made a fine show of grief, where priests growled consolatory words, and cherub-faced boys swung themselves and censers nonchalantly along.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading Some who owed their wealth to Giraud sent their empty carriages to mourn his decease; others, with a singular sense of fitness, despatched wreaths of tin flowers to be laid upon his grave.