Word: befallen
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...placid current of our existence may be diverted to other and rougher channels that the spectacle of these Canadian students, marching away to the war, may well be worth a passing thought. After all, is there anything in our more peaceful lot that is better than what has befallen these men? They will have a chance, at least, for honor, glory, and all that life is supposed to be lived for. And that is more, perhaps, than many of us will have...
...another misfortune has befallen our foot-ball team. L. K. Hull, our chief rusher, a man on whom the team depended so much, has broken the fore-finger of his right hand. - [Yale News of Thursday...
Resolved, That while as yet we can hardly realize this so great misfortune, - the first that has befallen our class, - we tender our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family...