Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

anew

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

having unlimited power

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

at another time

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

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

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

well in the past; former

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

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

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

an old word for “before”

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

at any time

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

death of a person

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

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

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

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

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

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

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

except for; apart from

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

in the near future

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

with speed

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

precisely as stated

From this reading A funeral at sea is a very impressive ceremony.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

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

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

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

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

during the time that

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

which person or people

From this reading He, however, came forward and read some portions of Scripture, and offered up some short and appropriate prayers--not for those who had departed; he had prayed with them and for them while they were jet in the flesh--but that strength and support might be afforded to the survivors, and that they might be induced to repent and rest their hope on One who is all-powerful to save, ere they too might be called away.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Notwithstanding this, the captain vowed that he would continue the voyage as soon as the wind returned, without again putting into port.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Painful, indeed, were the scenes which took place--the cries and groans of some of the bereaved ones--the silent grief and trickling tears of others, while ever and anon the despairing shrieks or ejaculations of those who feared that they too might speedily be summoned from the world, were heard ascending from below.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had Mr Vernon not been on board, the dead would have been committed to their floating grave with a scant allowance of it.