used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT.
Alden's
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From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These circumstances are seldom as exciting as the tragedy itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Sir Ronald decided upon writing to Lady Hermione.
true confidential information
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading These circumstances are seldom as exciting as the tragedy itself.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
Hermione
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From this reading Sir Ronald decided upon writing to Lady Hermione.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading These circumstances are seldom as exciting as the tragedy itself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
engage in
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
absolutely essential
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
on one occasion
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
Ronald
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From this reading Sir Ronald decided upon writing to Lady Hermione.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
not often
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Ronald decided upon writing to Lady Hermione.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These circumstances are seldom as exciting as the tragedy itself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These circumstances are seldom as exciting as the tragedy itself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
THUNDERBOLTnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is seldom that a tragedy happens all at once; there are circumstances that lead up to it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sir Ronald decided upon writing to Lady Hermione.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The details of what happened before the strange, sad story of Lady Alden’s death thrilled all England, are necessary, though not exciting, in order to make other events understood.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Sir Ronald decided upon writing to Lady Hermione.
