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Chapter XXVIII
A NIGHT ALARM. Misfortunes seldom come singly. Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors. For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest. But it did not happen quite immediately.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Misfortunes seldom come singly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But it did not happen quite immediately.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM.
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From this reading A NIGHT ALARM.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it did not happen quite immediately.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading But it did not happen quite immediately.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading But it did not happen quite immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.
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From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
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From this reading A NIGHT ALARM.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it did not happen quite immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But it did not happen quite immediately.
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From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
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From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.
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From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For another calamity was in store for them: one that, taking the difference between their present and past circumstances into consideration, was at least as distressing as the ejection from Eagles' Nest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of us, unhappily, have had good cause only too often to learn the truth of the saying; but few, it is to be hoped, have experienced it in an equal degree with the Raynors.
