lay in the grave
Example Sentences
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Must they then lay in the grave the mortal remains of the son of Monte-Cristo without a farewell kiss on the pale brow from his father?
From The Son of Monte-Cristo by Lermina, Jules
She had taken her daughter to Egypt; she had dwindled there till there was little more than a skeleton to lay in the grave.
From Esther Waters by Moore, George (George Augustus)
Some bison bones lay in the grave as if a food-offering had been made.
From Anthropology by Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph)
She knew his story, and how much of his heart lay in the grave of his lost love.
From Dora Thorne by Brame, Charlotte M.
I am a good ten years older than the man we are to lay in the grave.
From Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not by Edwards, G. H. (George Henry)
