Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

anew

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

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

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

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

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

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

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

remove the dust from

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

take in solid food

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

set up or found

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

depressingly dark

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

death of a person

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

a stone that is used to mark a grave

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

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

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

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

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

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

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

lying or leaning on something else

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

placed in a grave

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

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 prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

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

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

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 I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

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

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

a particular point in time

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

held or filled or in use

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

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

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

above and across; more than

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

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

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

only a very short time before

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

express in speech

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

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

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

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

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

up to a particular time

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I prostrated myself before the spot--I kissed the earth that covered them--I contemplated, with gloomy delight, the time when I should mingle my dust with theirs--and kneeled, with my arms incumbent on the gravestone, in a kind of mental prayer--for I could not speak.

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

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

precisely as stated

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

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

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

at the time that

From this reading I was impatient to see it come upon table--but, when it came, I could scarce eat a mouthful--my tears choked me.

in or at the place that

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading I called for wine--I drank a pint and a half of red wine--and not till then had I dared to visit the church-yard, where my parents were interred.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had been present at my father's burial, and knew the spot again--my mother's funeral I was prevented by illness from attending--a plain stone was placed over the grave, with their initials carved upon it--for they both occupied one grave.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading The _cottage_ lay in my way--Margaret had chosen it for that very reason, to be near the church--for the old lady was regular in her attendance on public worship--I passed on--and in a moment found myself among the tombs.