used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked at me mistrustfully.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
burial-ground
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From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
cemeteriesnounUS /ˈseməteriz/
plural of “cemetery” — a tract of land used for burials
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
dearly loved
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
set up or found
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
depressingly dark
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
death of a person
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked at me mistrustfully.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
the force of workers available
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
mistrustfullyadverb
with distrust
From this reading They looked at me mistrustfully.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
and nothing more
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
Podolian
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From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
prayer-mantle
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From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
symbolismnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
carry out
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked at me mistrustfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
in or to any place at all
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
belonging to which person
From this reading I watched the men for a time, and then went up to them, and asked whose was the grave that had interested me.
wicknounUS /wɪk/
any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the anniversary of the day on which a near and dear relation has deceased, it is the custom to measure the borders of the burial-ground in which he rests with a thread, that is afterward used for some pious purpose, such as to form the wick of candles offered in sacrifice, or to sew a prayer-mantle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The custom is the outcome of a sad gloomy symbolism, but it would take up too much room were I to attempt to explain it.
but in spite of that
From this reading This is called "measuring the boundaries;" and although it is only done after this fashion in some of the Podolian cemeteries, it is yet done in some way or other wherever the Jews are to be found.
