(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 said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But my baby was dead--I swear to that.
black-and-gray
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From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my baby was dead--I swear to that.
cannot
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From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But my baby was dead--I swear to that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
how
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From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
immediately past
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But my baby was dead--I swear to that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading But my baby was dead--I swear to that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said all the prayers I could remember as I walked along the pier; it was the most solemn of burial services to me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I went on to the Chain Pier.
a Caucasian
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading I had kissed the little face for the last time; I had wrapped the pretty white body in the black-and-gray shawl.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I went to the side of the pier--I cannot understand how it was that I did not see you--I stood there some few minutes, and then I took the little bundle; I raised it gently and let it fall into the sea.
