Chapter CCXLVI

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

later than; following

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

slightly open

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

in a brisk manner

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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

From this reading Perhaps Fantine was within that shadow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

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

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

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

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

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

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

by chance

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

Identical; not different.

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Perhaps Fantine was within that shadow.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

a particular situation

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

walking by a person who is asleep

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

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

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

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 In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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

From this reading One evening during that same month of April, Jean Valjean had gone out; Cosette had seated herself on this bench after sundown.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.

which person or people

From this reading The breeze was blowing briskly in the trees, Cosette was meditating; an objectless sadness was taking possession of her little by little, that invincible sadness evoked by the evening, and which arises, perhaps, who knows, from the mystery of the tomb which is ajar at that hour.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Perhaps Fantine was within that shadow.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Cosette rose, slowly made the tour of the garden, walking on the grass drenched in dew, and saying to herself, through the species of melancholy somnambulism in which she was plunged: “Really, one needs wooden shoes for the garden at this hour.

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

From this reading In the garden, near the railing on the street, there was a stone bench, screened from the eyes of the curious by a plantation of yoke-elms, but which could, in case of necessity, be reached by an arm from the outside, past the trees and the gate.