Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

take into custody

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

widely separated especially in space

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

make up

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

travel across or pass over

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

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From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

the act of departing

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

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From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

an occurrence of something

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

a particular point in time

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

used to form the superlative

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

many times at short intervals

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

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From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PIKE'S VISIT.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

only a very short time before

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading PIKE'S VISIT.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Percival Elster was in truth Earl of Hartledon.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

which person or people

From this reading In one short hour Val Elster, who had scarcely cross or coin to call his own, had been going in danger of arrest from one moment to another, had become a peer of the realm and a man of wealth.

but in spite of that

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading By one of those unexpected calamities, which are often inexplicable--and which most certainly was so as yet in the present instance--a promising young life had been snapped asunder, and another reigned in his place.