used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
(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 "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
Ash-grove
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From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
Balch
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From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
placed in a grave
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
set up or found
From this reading The Lost One Found.
Garie
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From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
intermentnoun
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
it's
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From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
immediately past
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Lost One Found.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "Oh, yes, you can!" said Mr. Balch; "there are a number of lots still unappropriated."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
absolutely essential
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Oh, yes, you can!" said Mr. Balch; "there are a number of lots still unappropriated."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes, you can!" said Mr. Balch; "there are a number of lots still unappropriated."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Lost One Found.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Oh, yes, you can!" said Mr. Balch; "there are a number of lots still unappropriated."
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lost One Found.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
unappropriated
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From this reading "Oh, yes, you can!" said Mr. Balch; "there are a number of lots still unappropriated."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading On the day succeeding the events described in our last chapter, Mr. Walters called upon Mr. Balch, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for the interment of Mr. and Mrs. Garie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think," said Mr. Balch, "we had better bury them in the Ash-grove cemetery; it's a lovely spot--all my people are buried there."
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, you can!" said Mr. Balch; "there are a number of lots still unappropriated."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The place is fine enough, I acknowledge," rejoined Mr. Walters; "but I much doubt if you can procure the necessary ground."
