Chapter 185 of Les Misérables is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 185 of Les Misérables is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age. It was three years since he had left his grandfather. Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other. Besides, what was the use of seeing each other? Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
Chapter 185 of Les Misérables is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.”
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading “Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.”
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading “At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “It was three years since he had left his grandfather.”
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.”
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.”
the act of searching for something
From this reading “Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.”
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading “Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.”
In this reading “At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.”
In this reading “It was three years since he had left his grandfather.”
In this reading “Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.”
In this reading “Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
how long something has existed
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
move towards
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, what was the use of seeing each other?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Besides, what was the use of seeing each other?
the act of searching for something
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was three years since he had left his grandfather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
the act of using
From this reading Besides, what was the use of seeing each other?
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides, what was the use of seeing each other?
during the time that
From this reading Marius was the brass vase, while Father Gillenormand was the iron pot.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Both parties had remained on the same terms, without attempting to approach each other, and without seeking to see each other.
a late time of life
From this reading At this epoch, Marius was twenty years of age.
Chapter 185 of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 185 holds 92 sentences of Les Misérables, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 185 of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 92 sentences, grouped into 19 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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