used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
without doubt or question
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
clothing in general
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
a female human offspring
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
a movement into or inward
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
opinion or judgment
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
only a very short time before
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
Hey
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From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
Jondrette
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From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
Leblanc
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From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
overwhelmsverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmz/
third-person singular of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us,” said Jondrette, bowing to the very earth.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then, bending down to the ear of his eldest daughter, while the two visitors were engaged in examining this lamentable interior, he added in a low and rapid voice:— “Hey?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
which person or people
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two newcomers advanced, therefore, with a certain hesitation, being hardly able to distinguish the vague forms surrounding them, while they could be clearly seen and scrutinized by the eyes of the inhabitants of the garret, who were accustomed to this twilight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The hovel was so dark, that people coming from without felt on entering it the effect produced on entering a cellar.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading M. Leblanc approached, with his sad but kindly look, and said to Jondrette the father:— “Monsieur, in this package you will find some new clothes and some woollen stockings and blankets.”
