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Chapter IX
CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive. Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched. A city burns, and a few ant-hills perish. An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm. Nothing much matters, and nothing happens.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing much matters, and nothing happens.”
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading “Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.”
except if; if not
From this reading “CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.”
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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 Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A city burns, and a few ant-hills perish.
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From this reading A city burns, and a few ant-hills perish.
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From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading A city burns, and a few ant-hills perish.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading A city burns, and a few ant-hills perish.
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From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
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From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
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From this reading Nothing much matters, and nothing happens.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading Nothing much matters, and nothing happens.
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From this reading Nothing much matters, and nothing happens.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing much matters, and nothing happens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A city burns, and a few ant-hills perish.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An earthquake rocks half a continent; the other half stands firm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
except if; if not
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
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From this reading Vesuvius erupts; a few human ants are scorched.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CHANGE IN KELLY ROW I Unless the Day of Judgment shall, in its extraordinary phenomena, accomplish that result, it is scarcely to be held probable that any cataclysm inaugurated by God or man ever will essentially disturb the placid business of simply being alive.
