Chapter CXC

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

(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 It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a young female

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

an established custom

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

immediately past

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

for more time

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

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From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

not any; not one

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

on one occasion

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

and nothing more

From this reading Only, when he approached, it certainly was the same man; but it seemed to him that it was no longer the same girl.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

not in physical motion

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It seemed to him that he had in his heart all the songs of the birds that he was listening to, and all the bits of blue sky of which he caught glimpses through the leaves of the trees.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

widely or fully known

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went straight to “his alley,” and when he reached the end of it he perceived, still on the same bench, that well-known couple.

at the time that

From this reading One day, at last, he returned thither once more; it was a serene summer morning, and Marius was in joyous mood, as one is when the weather is fine.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading During the second year, precisely at the point in this history which the reader has now reached, it chanced that this habit of the Luxembourg was interrupted, without Marius himself being quite aware why, and nearly six months elapsed, during which he did not set foot in the alley.