Chapter XV

(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 “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

placed in a grave

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But Linda’s mind was far from the martyrs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading We mustn’t forget the Martyrs--must we, Linda?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Linda’s mind was far from the martyrs.

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

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From this reading We mustn’t forget the Martyrs--must we, Linda?”

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From this reading But Linda’s mind was far from the martyrs.

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading We mustn’t forget the Martyrs--must we, Linda?”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But Linda’s mind was far from the martyrs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We mustn’t forget the Martyrs--must we, Linda?”

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From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

very recently

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

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From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

a special situation

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

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

From this reading But Linda’s mind was far from the martyrs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

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From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

at the time that

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “We mustn’t pray for the dead,” whispered Mrs. Renshaw.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was occupied entirely with the thing that lay buried before them, under that newly disturbed earth.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “_He_,” she meant Mr. Traherne, “tells us to in his sermons, but it hurts me when he does for we’ve been taught that all that is wrong--wrong and contrary to our simple faith!