Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

Having no one else present.

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

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

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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From this reading JACK CADE.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

being joined in close association

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

your usual mood

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK CADE.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

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 These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

the force of workers available

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

feel sadness

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

as might be expected

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

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

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

not any; not one

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

and nothing more

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

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From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

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

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

transport commercially

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

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

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

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

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

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From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

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

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

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

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

the act of using

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?

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

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

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

From this reading These two ceremonies were sad remembrancers of the scene the travellers had passed through; and, for many days, the melancholy that they naturally excited pervaded the ship.

which person or people

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading But, as no one connected by blood with any of the living had fallen, and it is not the disposition of men to mourn always, this feeling gradually subsided, and at the end of three weeks the deaths had lost most of their influence, or were recalled only at moments by those who thought it wise to dwell on such solemn subjects.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At a later hour, the body of the deceased was consigned to the ocean with the forms that had been observed the previous night at the burial of the seaman.

produce a literary work

From this reading Let me alone:--dost thou use to write Thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an Honest, plain-dealing man?