used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
having companions or an escort
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
BewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
put or send forth
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
Corson
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From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading --Cowper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
JAWSnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
and nothing more
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
MantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
the force of workers available
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
misuseverbUS /mɪˈsjuːz/
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
participate in games or sport
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
a special situation
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as they were about to turn away, after the conclusion of the burial service, a strange thing happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
in or at the place that
From this reading What happened the next day he never knew; but on the following morning he accompanied Mantel to the cemetery where, with simple but reverent ceremony, they committed the body of the doctor to the bosom of earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bewildered by the scene through which he had just passed, Corson returned to his rooms and spent the night in a sort of stupor.
which person or people
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH "Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away."
