He was left an 'orphan' [=he became an orphan] when his parents died in a car accident.
The second volume of the two-volume set 'was orphaned' when we lost the first volume.
He 'was orphaned' as a young boy when his parents died in a car accident.
(..) Which means you were at that school by the grace... ...of someone else's charity, hence the chip on your shoulder. And since your first thought about me ran to orphan... ...that's what I'd say you are. Oh, you are. I like this poker thing. And that makes perfect sense... ...since Ml looks (..)2006 Casino Royale
(..) for arrogance. Now, I'd have normally gone with only child... ...but, you see, by the way you ignored the quip about your parents... ...I'm gonna have to go with orphan. All right. By the cut of your suit, you went to Oxford or wherever... ...and actually think human beings dress like that. (..)2006 Casino Royale