Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

a young female

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Pedro, lay a hand on the jewels, you know where they lie.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

exceedingly bad

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Pedro, lay a hand on the jewels, you know where they lie.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Pedro, lay a hand on the jewels, you know where they lie.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Pedro, lay a hand on the jewels, you know where they lie.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

in a noble manner

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

having a hole cut through

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

lacking power

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

not marked by the use of reason

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

doomed to extinction

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Pedro, lay a hand on the jewels, you know where they lie.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

in or at the place that

From this reading Pedro, lay a hand on the jewels, you know where they lie.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether it was abject fear, or whether he was stunned by the horrid murder of his son and the fainting state of Caroline, or whether both preyed on the old man's mind we know not, but certain it is he sat as if powerless, insensible, crushed.

which person or people

From this reading "Of horrid stabs in groves forlorn, And murders done in caves."--_Hood._ From the time he heard the first shot up to the moment he saw his son pierced by the brigand's weapon, Mr. Lennox had sat as if he was an effigy and not a man, the father of him who had nobly died for him, and the senseless girl who had sunk against him in a swoon.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I myself will see what the old dotard is about."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To work, comrades," cried the captain of the band; "you, my Pedro, have ably spun yon fiery coxcomb, but more remains to be done.