used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
Barnes's
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From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
bedizened
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From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
ClosetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
dearly loved
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
demisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
well in the past; former
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
elegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
to come or go into
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
FestivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
Honeyman
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From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
HymennounUS /ˈhaɪmən/
(Greek mythology) the god of marriage
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
Kew
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From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
Newcome
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From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
organ-loft
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From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
one of four equal parts
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
saffron-coloured
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From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
SkeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
smugadjectiveUS /smʌɡ/
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
undertaker's
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From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
the act of using
From this reading Hymen blew his torch out, put it into the cupboard for use on a future day, and exchanged his garish saffron-coloured robe for decent temporary mourning.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Barnes’s Skeleton Closet The demise of Lady Kew of course put a stop for a while to the matrimonial projects so interesting to the house of Newcome.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
Whittlesea's
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From this reading Charles Honeyman improved the occasion at Lady Whittlesea’s Chapel hard by; and “Death at the Festival” was one of his most thrilling sermons; reprinted at the request of some of the congregation.
which person or people
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
belonging to which person
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were those of his flock, especially a pair whose quarter of the fold was the organ-loft, who were always charmed with the piping of that melodious pastor.
but in spite of that
From this reading Shall we too, while the coffin yet rests on the earth’s outer surface, enter the chapel whither these void remains of our dear sister departed are borne by the smug undertaker’s gentlemen, and pronounce an elegy over that bedizened box of corruption?
