Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

later than; following

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

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

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

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

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

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

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

a wise man skilled in occult learning

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

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

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

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

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

the act of departing

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

death of a person

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

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

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

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

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

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

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

plural of “kerchief” — a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

engage in

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

not any; not one

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

being perceived or observed

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

by chance

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

on the contrary

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

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

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

cut with a saw

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

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

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

a just detectable amount

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

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 Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

not known

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Death does not seem to make much impression upon the rustic mind; perhaps they regard it in the light of an everlasting holiday.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the furthest end, the men and women were talking to each other in a drawling, half-sleepy way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

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

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

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

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.

which person or people

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As we stood by the open grave, I noticed their faces following the ceremony with concentrated attention and curiosity; but I saw no trace of thoughtfulness or reflection at the inexorable end, after which begins the great, terrible Unknown.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was a strange sight, this village procession headed by the priest, the coffin on a cart, followed by a crowd of peasants, men and women who were singing a tune sad and weird as if set to some Chaldean music.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Going along, among the rowan trees, the procession came now and then into the glare of the sun, and then the kerchiefs flashed into flames of blue, and red, and yellow, which but for the coffin and the incense of juniper berries, made the procession rather look like a wedding than a funeral.