Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

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

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

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

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

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

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Luke continued to be entirely pleased with Mr. Quincunx’s tact and sympathy.

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

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Luke continued to be entirely pleased with Mr. Quincunx’s tact and sympathy.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

death of a person

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

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

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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 The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Luke continued to be entirely pleased with Mr. Quincunx’s tact and sympathy.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

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

From this reading Luke continued to be entirely pleased with Mr. Quincunx’s tact and sympathy.

located far away spatially

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

determined

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

United States poet (1928-1974)

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

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

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Luke continued to be entirely pleased with Mr. Quincunx’s tact and sympathy.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Luke continued to be entirely pleased with Mr. Quincunx’s tact and sympathy.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He felt he could not have secured a better companion for this task of selecting the final resting-place of the brother of his soul.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

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

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

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

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

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

From this reading The stone-carver was resolved that this spot should be removed as far as possible from the grave of their parents, and the impiety of this resolution was justified by the fact that Gideon’s tomb was crowded on both sides by less aggressive sleepers.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

in or at the place that

From this reading They finally selected a remote place under the southern wall, at the point where the long shadow of the tower, in the late afternoon, flung its clear-outlined battlements on the waving grass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GRANARY Luke persuaded Mr. Quincunx to stay with him for the station-master’s Sunday dinner, and to stroll with him down to the churchyard in the afternoon to decide, in consultation with the sexton, upon the most suitable spot for his brother’s interment.