lay in the grave
Example Sentences
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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.
Like the lady who lay in the grave, and was ever after of the colour of a shroud, so I am white-souled, the past has left its mark with me for ever.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
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
Only since he lay in the grave have ye again arisen.
From Thus Spake Zarathustra A book for all and none by Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm
Some bison bones lay in the grave as if a food-offering had been made.
From Anthropology by Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph)
