used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
(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 that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
Enjolras
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From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
fusillades
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From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
the force of workers available
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
