(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to all her rapturous _tête-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to all her rapturous _tête-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He liked to go to Saint-Médard, which is the nearest church.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
Cosette
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From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to all her rapturous _tête-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He liked to go to Saint-Médard, which is the nearest church.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked to go to Saint-Médard, which is the nearest church.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He liked to go to Saint-Médard, which is the nearest church.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to all her rapturous _tête-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to all her rapturous _tête-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
Saint-Médard
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From this reading He liked to go to Saint-Médard, which is the nearest church.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
carry out
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
tête-à-têtes
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From this reading She preferred an hour with him to all her rapturous _tête-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
Valjean
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From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jean Valjean was prudent enough never to go out by day.
at the time that
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He liked to go to Saint-Médard, which is the nearest church.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every evening, at twilight, he walked for an hour or two, sometimes alone, often with Cosette, seeking the most deserted side alleys of the boulevard, and entering churches at nightfall.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but the child’s delight was to go out with the good man.
