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Chapter XVII
DARK CLOUDS ARE GATHERING. During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama. From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress. He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success. He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.”
small or barely sufficient in amount
From this reading “He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.”
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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 From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
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From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DARK CLOUDS ARE GATHERING.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
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From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
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From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
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From this reading DARK CLOUDS ARE GATHERING.
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From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
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From this reading DARK CLOUDS ARE GATHERING.
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From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
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From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
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From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
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From this reading DARK CLOUDS ARE GATHERING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
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From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
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From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
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From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was making a reputation; his foot was on the ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
small or barely sufficient in amount
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He still possessed but a scanty purse, but he saw before him an almost certain prospect of success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
which person or people
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During these troublous months in Phoebe's life matters pregnant with momentous issues for weal or woe were progressing in the careers of others who are playing their parts in this domestic drama.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From a worldly point of view Fred Cornwall was making rapid progress.
