Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

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From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

later than; following

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

(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 "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

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

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

look down on with disdain

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

characterized by great determination

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

a quad with a square body

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

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From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

possessive form of “fuller” — United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

the act of departing

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

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

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

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From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

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

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

and nothing more

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

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From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

express in words

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

be seated

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

plural of “solo” — any activity that is performed alone without assistance

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

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

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

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From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Uncle Tobe, he didn't know one tune from another, but now that he's dead, he knows 'em all--for he was a good man.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

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

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "They were bent and determined on Fran going to choir practice," the old lady told Abbott, "so Lucy and I went along to encourage her, for they say she has a fine voice, and they want all the good singing they can have at Uncle Tobe Fuller's funeral.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

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

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

which person or people

From this reading Abbott Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant of what had taken place, who commented on the bright moon, and the relief of rose-scented breezes after the musty auditorium of Walnut Street church.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."

in the company of; together with

From this reading ALLIANCE WITH ABBOTT For the most part, that was a silent walk to Hamilton Gregory's.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading I despise big doings at funerals, but I expect to go, and as I can't hear the solos, nor the preacher working up feelings, all I'll have to do will be to sit and look at the coffin."