Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

being joined in close association

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

properly deserved

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

at any time

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

the organ of sight

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

having lost your job

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

death of a person

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading LONG HAIR.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

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

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

immediately past

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading LONG HAIR.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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 The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

expressing sorrow

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

past form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

propose a toast to

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

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

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

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

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

a shaky motion

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

possessive form of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

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

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

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

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.

at the time that

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

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

From this reading General McElroy respected the qualities which had marked the last days of the deceased, and said,-- "He did not serve in the ranks, but if ever a man deserved a soldier's burial, poor Jones does; and he shall have it."

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading So the body was borne to the grave under military escort, the soldiers marching to the mournful strains of the funeral dirge and muffled drums; the corpse was lowered to its last resting-place; the burial service read with a trembling voice by the chaplain,--for the missionary had taken his place among the mourners by the side of the widow,--the usual salute was fired, and the procession retraced its steps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The news of Mr. Jones's death, together with the atrocities connected with the Indian uprising, spread a gloom throughout the fort; and when, two days later, the funeral of the pioneer took place, tears were in many a veteran's eye.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mrs. Jones felt that she was now bereaved indeed, and almost alone in the world, and it became a question with her what she could do, under the circumstances, for herself and family.