used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
absenting
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From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
analyzingverbUS /ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “analyze” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
epaulets
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From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
Gillenormand
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From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
the act of departing
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
Marius
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From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
sepulchrenoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
unusual or striking
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
the state of being asleep
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He retreated, leaving Marius alone in the cemetery, and there was discipline in this retreat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
Théodule
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From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was hither that he had come every time that M. Gillenormand had said: “He is sleeping out.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Death appeared to him with large epaulets, and he almost made the military salute to him.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hither that Marius had come on the first occasion of his absenting himself from Paris.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lieutenant Théodule was absolutely put out of countenance by this unexpected encounter with a sepulchre; he experienced a singular and disagreeable sensation which he was incapable of analyzing, and which was composed of respect for the tomb, mingled with respect for the colonel.
