used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
day-break
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From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading They exchanged not a word.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
LarknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They exchanged not a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
having a supporting base
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading A noise was audible in the house; it was the Lark sweeping the stairs.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They exchanged not a word.
Thénardier
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From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife, standing beside him, and half bent over him, was following him with her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They exchanged not a word.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading On the following morning, two hours at least before day-break, Thénardier, seated beside a candle in the public room of the tavern, pen in hand, was making out the bill for the traveller with the yellow coat.
