Chapter III · Chapter 3

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

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

From this reading AN ORPHAN INDEED.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

expected hopefully

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

make calm or still

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

remove the dust from

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

-ing form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

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From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

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

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

a small natural hill

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading AN ORPHAN INDEED.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

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

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

plural of “memorial” — a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

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

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

not any; not one

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading AN ORPHAN INDEED.

above and across; more than

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

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

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

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

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

the season of growth

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

having an illustrious past

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some plain marble tablets marked the resting-places of the dead; but there were memorials of deeper meaning and more lovely.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

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

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.

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

From this reading No costly monuments nor storied urns were in that simple grave-yard.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

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

From this reading The spring advanced into summer, and on one of its calm and bright evenings, Margaret, exerting her little strength, took William to the grave-yard, and both seated themselves on the little green hillock beneath which George Raymond awaited in peace the resurrection from the dust.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Trees waved their branches protectingly over the little mounds; kind hands had planted them with flowers and kept them sacred.