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Meanings of first shovelful in English

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Usage of first shovelful in English
1
The rabbi, blessing it, tossed in the first shovelful of earth.
The Assistant
2
One of the peasants was throwing the first shovelful of earth into the cavity.
Abbe Mouret's Transgression
3
When the first shovelful of dirt had been thrown on the coffin, Mrs. Mackey said, Come along, dear.
Rage of angels
4
Ground was broken for the Central Pacific the next year in Sacramento, and Governor Stanford dug up the first shovelful of earth.
Stories of California
5
Josh nodded, stared down at the coffin a moment longer-then scooped up the first shovelful of earth and dropped it into the grave.
Swan Song
6
From the moment he turned the first shovelful of dirt onto Katherine's coffin lid, Chadwick had known he would be moving to Texas.
Cold springs
7
The first shovelfuls did not seem to produce much effect.
The Dew of Their Youth
8
There was a great point gained there-ha ,ha!-thefirstshovelful had been emptied on the feet.
Men, Women, and Boats
9
"I know exactly the spot where we should turn the first shovelful of earth."
Boy Scouts in Southern Waters; Or, Spaniard's Treasure Chest
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