Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

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.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

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.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of 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.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

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.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.

the process of giving careful thought to 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.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

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.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

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.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

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.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

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 act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

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.

be identical or equivalent to

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.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

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 quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

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.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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.

come to pass

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.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

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.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

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.

gain knowledge or skills

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 superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

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 quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

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 time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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.

many times at short intervals

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.

and nothing more

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 time that has elapsed

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.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

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.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

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.

not often

From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading Misfortunes seldom come singly.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

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 act of someone who picks up or takes 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.

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.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

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 fact that has been verified

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 an unpleasant way

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.