Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

subject to appointment

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

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From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The house was filled to overflowing.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house was filled to overflowing.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

covered with water

From this reading The house was filled to overflowing.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the rays of the sun

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

carry out

From this reading He had during his lifetime been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension Church.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

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

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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

From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.

which person or people

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had thus early passed away.

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From this reading SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday was appointed for his burial.