(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Or was it merely that layers of ashes had formed?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
the act of burning something
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
Cosette's
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From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Was the fire wholly extinct there?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
filterverbUS /ˈfɪltər/
remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Was the fire wholly extinct there?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Or was it merely that layers of ashes had formed?
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
gayety
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From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
only a very short time before
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or was it merely that layers of ashes had formed?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Or was it merely that layers of ashes had formed?
full of life and energy
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
for more time
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
and nothing more
From this reading Or was it merely that layers of ashes had formed?
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
the season of growth
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Was the fire wholly extinct there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, that she hardly felt the painful and burning spot any longer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Was the fire wholly extinct there?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cosette’s grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.
