Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

(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 Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

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

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

being one more than ten

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

neat and smart in appearance; well cared for

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

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

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

and nothing more

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

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From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

immediately past

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

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From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

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

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

according to the clock

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

for each

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

approval to do something

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading The last night he had passed in the stable, so that they should not lie down and spoil their coats.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading There are three kinds of hearses, so that one has the option of driving to the churchyard just as one travels by rail--in a first, second, or third class carriage.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading The old coachman had got them into "funeral trim," as he said, and for three days had groomed them incessantly.

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

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

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

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

at the time that

From this reading They were therefore shining as they never shone before, when, at eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, they drew up with the hearse at the door.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

which person or people

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like all wise rulers, who feel that they ought to mark the epoch of their arrival at power with certain merciful actions, Morten had given permission to Per Karl to drive the hearse with the old blacks, which were, however, condemned to be shot on the following day.