Chapter X · Chapter 10

later than; following

From this reading 'Twas midnight--midnight after the burial.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

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

From this reading MARGARET AND HER FATHER.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading 'Twas midnight--midnight after the burial.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

move deeply

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading MARGARET AND HER FATHER.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

death of a person

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

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

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading MARGARET AND HER FATHER.

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

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

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

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

a room where books are kept

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

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

From this reading MARGARET AND HER FATHER.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading 'Twas midnight--midnight after the burial.

plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

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

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

and nothing more

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading 'Twas midnight--midnight after the burial.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading 'Twas midnight--midnight after the burial.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the library of the old homestead sat its owner, his arms resting upon the table, and his face reclining upon his arms.

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

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.

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

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

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

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

which person or people

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now, by her grave there was another, on which the pale moonbeams and the chill night-dews were falling, but they could not disturb the rest of the two who, side by side in the same coffin, lay sleeping, and for whom the father's tears were falling fast, and the father's heart was bleeding.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Sadly was he reviewing the dreary past, since first among them death had been, bearing away his wife, the wife of his first only love.