Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

later than; following

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

Having no one else present.

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

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

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

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

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

produce or yield flowers

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

a youthful male person

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

clothing in general

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

in a willing manner

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

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

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

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

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

apart from others

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

plural of “lap” — the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

of a pale purple color

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

lacking sensation

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

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

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

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

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

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

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

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

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

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

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading To her, thus sitting, appeared Pippin in the doorway, the little Italian boy clinging to his hand.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading By and by this was over, too, and Mary sat alone in the little room, her capable hands folded in her lap, with a strange, numb feeling that was part thankfulness, part relief, and all desolation.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

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

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This shell, after all, was what had borne his name, spoken with his voice, thought such thoughts as were his.

at the time that

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.

a Caucasian

From this reading Washed and combed, dressed in clean white clothes that smelt of lavender, covered with spotless drapery that hung in as comely laps and folds as for any bishop at St. Praxed's, the old man lay in state, and Cyrus Poor Farm, individually and collectively, came to do him honor, and to pronounce him a "beautiful remains."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN SPEAKS HIS MIND When it was over; when the spirit--gladly, one must think, with never a backward glance--left the broken shell on the pillow and went its way, there came to Old Man Blossom his hour of dignity and importance.