used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
regarded with admiration
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
placed in a grave
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
CAROLnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
wanted intensely
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
DICKENSnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There is no doubt whatever about that.
a social unit living together
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
Gad's
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From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
death of a person
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no doubt whatever about that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
set down according to a plan
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
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 For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
Marley's
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From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
mournernounUS /ˈmɔːrnər/
a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no doubt whatever about that.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
STAVEnounUS /steɪv/
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
undertakernounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading There is no doubt whatever about that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
which person or people
From this reading For days there were crowds of mourners about the grave, shedding tears, scattering flowers, testifying to the depth of affection they had felt for the man who had given them so many happy hours.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHRISTMAS CAROL _By_ CHARLES DICKENS STAVE ONE _Marley's Ghost_ Marley was dead: to begin with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading His family desired to have him buried near his home, the Gad's Hill which he had admired from his childhood and had purchased in his manhood; but the general wish was that he should be laid in Westminster Abbey, and to this wish his family felt that it would be wrong to object.
