Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

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

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

in a state of sleep

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

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

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

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

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

immediately past

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

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From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

the force of workers available

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

expressing sorrow

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

an instance of oratory

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

scrape with the paws

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

a coniferous tree

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

put a saddle on

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

-ing form of “saddle” — put a saddle on

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

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

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading The Funeral of the Colored Cook--I Plead for a Larger Procession--The Funeral Oration--The Funeral Disturbed--I am Arrested--My Fortunate Escape.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

up to a particular time

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

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

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

at the time that

From this reading The mule evidently knew that it was a solemn occasion, for there was a mournful look on its otherwise placid face, the ears drooped more than usual, and there seemed a sweet peace stealing over the animal, which well became a funeral, until I began to buckle up the saddle, when the long-eared brute began to paw and kick and bite, and it took six men to get me into the saddle.

in or at the place that

From this reading I rode down the company street where the cart stood with the remains, and a colored driver sitting on the foot of the plain pine box, asleep.

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

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This last chapter of these celebrated war papers closed with me saddling my mule to ride to the funeral of the colored cook, at which I was to act as chaplain.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading I woke the driver up with the point of my saber, when another colored man came out of a tent with a shovel in one hand, and a hardtack with a piece of bacon in the other.