used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
(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 All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Café
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From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
censusnounUS /ˈsensəs/
a periodic count of the population
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
Enjolras
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From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
half-enigmatical
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From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
metaphorsnounUS /ˈmetəfɔːrz/
plural of “metaphor” — a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Musain
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From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
not any; not one
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
in or at the place that
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
