lay in the grave
Example Sentences
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Some bison bones lay in the grave as if a food-offering had been made.
From Anthropology by Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph)
We felt that it was hard to lay in the grave the form of our dear friend; it was hard to part with the casket which had enshrined the precious jewel.
From Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the Sorrowing by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
Hermann gave no answer; but Eugen felt what lay in the grave, searching glance with which he regarded him.
From Herman A Novel by Werner, E.
He tried to summon up courage to tell her the story of his marriage, that his hopes, his heart, and his love all lay in the grave of his young wife.
From Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love by Libbey, Laura Jean
Not the certain fact that Jesus lay in the grave; but the blessed Man Himself, who lay there for me.
From Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. by Meyer, F. B. (Frederick Brotherton)
