lay in the grave
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Now, he was crucified on Friday and buried; he lay in the grave all Saturday, and rose early on Sunday morning.
From Trial of the Witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus by Sherlock, Thomas
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.
Olive had been told that when people died, it was their bodies only that lay in the grave, and their souls went up to heaven to be with God.
From Olive A Novel by Bowers, G.
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)
