used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
BurialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
placed in a grave
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Peter sought solitude where he could.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
death of a person
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter sought solitude where he could.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
and nothing more
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
sawedverbUS /sɔːd/
past form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
Sherard
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From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Peter sought solitude where he could.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
that is looked for
From this reading Peter sought solitude where he could.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The love of David and Jonathan had not been deeper than the affection he and his friend had had for one another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
Toffy's
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From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading Some peons dug the grave in a corner of the little estate, and sawed planks and made a railing round it, and Ross read the Burial Service over him from Toffy's own Prayer Book, and Peter kept the well-worn Bible for Kitty Sherard.
at the time that
From this reading They carried him home in the evening when the sun had set, and on the day following, according to the custom of the country, they buried him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Peter sought solitude where he could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His grief was of the kind which can be borne only in solitude.
