Chapter CCXXXI

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

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

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

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

murdered by surprise attack for political reasons

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading And then, Montparnasse had escaped Javert.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

third-person singular of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

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From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

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

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

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

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

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

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

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

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And then, Montparnasse had escaped Javert.

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

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

not any; not one

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

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

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

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

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then, Montparnasse had escaped Javert.

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

From this reading In the first place, and this constituted the principal anxiety, Javert had not taken the prisoner prisoner.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Javert’s triumph in the Gorbeau hovel seemed complete, but had not been so.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Another opportunity of laying hands on that “devil’s dandy” must be waited for.

which person or people

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The assassinated man who flees is more suspicious than the assassin, and it is probable that this personage, who had been so precious a capture for the ruffians, would be no less fine a prize for the authorities.