Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

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

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

showing who or what does the action

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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

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

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

the event of dying or departure from life

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give a description of

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the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

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plural of “filter” — device that removes something from whatever passes through it

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

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a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

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death of a person

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

plural of “gravestone” — a stone that is used to mark a grave

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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

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From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

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

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

a characteristic state or mode of living

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prefer or wish to do something

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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

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engage in

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

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

From this reading Two mourners stood by: a woman and a man.

attach a tag or label to

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

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading Two mourners stood by: a woman and a man.

a condition requiring relief

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not any; not one

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

plural of “passer” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

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produced or growing in extreme abundance

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experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

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(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together

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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

look at with fixed eyes

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Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Two mourners stood by: a woman and a man.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And in such a place, and on such a day did they make the grave of Mary Jones.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

express in words

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

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

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

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

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a special situation

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

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

From this reading Who need describe the serried gravestones that mark the resting places in this sad field of death; who need tell how they stare at busy passers by through their iron grating--how they look ghastly, like the guest of the Egyptian feast, dead in the midst of tumult and riotous life.

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

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

from one end or side of something to the other

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two mourners stood by: a woman and a man.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

at the time that

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

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

From this reading Dreary are they when the sun shines on them, and their rank weeds, the sun which those beneath feel not, but more dreary by far when the drizzling rain pours down the dark church walls and filters into the sodden earth.

which person or people

From this reading A time may come when the London churchyard shall be remembered as a thing that has been and is no more; but now who knows it not?

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Two mourners stood by: a woman and a man.