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2. bell: the passing bell. It tolled during the funeral procession to the grave, one year for each year of the person's life.
10. compounded: mingled.
11. rehearse: repeat.
12. even with: at the same time as.
13. moan: i.e., grief.
14. mock you with me: mock you because of your love for me; and/or mock you as I am mocked.