Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

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

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

being joined in close association

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

a youthful male person

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

a small house with a single story

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

divisible by two

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

transport from one place to another

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

the act of giving

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

death of a person

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

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

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

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

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

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

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

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

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

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

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

not any; not one

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

and nothing more

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

cause to become

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

asked for

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

acceptance of despair

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

term of address for a man

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

be seated

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

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

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

a male human offspring

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

sorrowful through loss or deprivation

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Struck by his manner, I requested him to give me the account as he had heard it.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

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

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

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

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

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

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

precisely as stated

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

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

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

at the time that

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

in or at the place that

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

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

From this reading There lived, in a cottage on the banks, some distance up the stream from where we are at present, a pious and industrious man, who had a very small farm attached to the ferry, which he rented; the boat that plied across the river for the accommodation of passengers was his principal support.

which person or people

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.

a late time of life

From this reading My only son, the hope of my declining years, perished in its waves; and even here where we sit, before this bridge was built, a scene of heroic fortitude and resignation was exhibited to sorrowing numbers, who could render no aid--a scene indeed not surpassed in ancient or modern history."

but in spite of that

From this reading "O sir," he said, "my reason is too good for giving it that name; it has been the grave of thousands, and will yet swallow more in its greedy bosom.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You shall hear it," said he, "as I had it when a boy, from my grandfather, who was one of the sorrowing witnesses of the event.