Chapter VI

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

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading SUYDAM’S LEGACY AND HERMIA’S WILL.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

a line of approach

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

for the reason that

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

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

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

a social unit living together

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

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

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

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

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

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

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

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

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

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

From this reading SUYDAM’S LEGACY AND HERMIA’S WILL.

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

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

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 Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading SUYDAM’S LEGACY AND HERMIA’S WILL.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

not any; not one

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

and nothing more

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

cause to continue or prevail

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

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

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

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

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

informal terms for money

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

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

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading SUYDAM’S LEGACY AND HERMIA’S WILL.

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

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

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

From this reading The Suydams had lived on Second Avenue since Second Avenue had boasted a brick or brownstone front, but no one cared to assume a respect he did not feel.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

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

From this reading Hermia attended her uncle’s funeral because Frank came over and insisted upon it; and she and her brother-in-law were the only mourners.

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

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.

which person or people

From this reading Among the tablets which graced the interior of St. Mark’s was one erected to the dead man’s father, who had left many shekels to the diocese; but John Suydam was lowered into the family vault with nothing to perpetuate his memory but his name and the dates of his birth and death engraved on the silver plate of his coffin.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading SUYDAM’S LEGACY AND HERMIA’S WILL.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But few people were in the church, a circumstance which Hermia remembered later with gratitude.